Report: Golden Knights to start Robin Lehner in Game 4 vs. Canadiens

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) blocks a shot during an NHL hockey training camp Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP)

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to start Robin Lehner in net for Game 4 of their Stanley Cup semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan.

Lehner, who has played just four games since early May, including one post-season appearance against the Colorado Avalanche on May 30, which the Golden Knights lost 7-1.

Marc-Andre Fleury will make way after two straight losses and Vegas staring down a 2-1 deficit to the Canadiens. Fleury has posted a 9-6 record with a .921 save percentage and 1.97 goals-against average in 15 playoff starts.

During the regular season, Lehner had a 13-4 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.29 goals-against average.

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