Islanders goalie Robin Lehner was stellar in Game 1 against Carolina. Just like he was in the first round against Pittsburgh. Just like he was in the regular season.
He’s a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, given annually to the NHL’s best goalie. He’s a finalist for the Masterton Trophy, and he’s probably gonna win it, due to what he’s persevered through.
He’s been absolutely sensational in these first five playoff games, stopping 161 of the 168 shots he has faced.