Unexpected NHL rumor surrounds a notable Vegas Golden Knights postseason achievement this week

The Vegas Golden Knights have continued to make headlines during their deep Stanley Cup Playoffs run, and goaltender Carter Hart has hit a milestone previously occupied by franchise icon Marc-André Fleury. NHL followers have widely discussed the feat.

Hart’s latest playoff win gave him 13 postseason wins, tying a Vegas Golden Knights record held by Fleury. While the statistic highlights another successful campaign for the club, it has also attracted mixed reactions from sections of the fanbase.

Carter Hart joins Marc-André Fleury in NHL history

Carter Hart joined Marc-Andre Fleury as the only Vegas Golden Knights goalies to record 13 playoff wins in one postseason in NHL history.

Hart’s milestone came after another win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, tying a franchise record that has long been associated with Fleury. The veteran netminder was one of the faces of the Golden Knights in their early years and played a big part in several memorable postseason runs.

Hart’s performance is indicative of how well the Golden Knights have played through the playoffs. The 27-year-old has been under the pump between the sticks and has been instrumental in keeping the club among the top contenders in the league.

Some fans have disagreed with the comparison. After the statistic went viral, social media reactions began pouring in with some fans questioning if Hart should be mentioned alongside one of the most beloved figures in franchise history.

The discussion is based on the legal case of Hart and several former members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team. Hart was one of five players who were cleared of sexual assault by a judge in Ontario Superior Court in 2025. They were Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton. The players were accused in connection with an incident in London, Ont.

Vegas Golden Knights: In the midst of the hullabaloo, attention is on the pursuit of another Stanley Cup. The record has been a big part of Marc-André Fleury’s legacy with the organization for a long time. As the postseason continues, it could be the beginning of a new chapter in Vegas Golden Knights history for Carter Hart.