Jesse Granger
@jessegranger.bsky.social
Write about Goalies and the Golden Knights for The Athletic.
Because he's set, with his feet underneath him in a narrow stance, when Hagel passes over to a wide-open Nikita Kucherov, Dostál is ready to explode across.
Once again, he doesn't slide out of control. If he did, Kucherov's deke against the grain would've worked.
Once again, he doesn't slide out of control. If he did, Kucherov's deke against the grain would've worked.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Because he's set, with his feet underneath him in a narrow stance, when Hagel passes over to a wide-open Nikita Kucherov, Dostál is ready to explode across.
Once again, he doesn't slide out of control. If he did, Kucherov's deke against the grain would've worked.
Once again, he doesn't slide out of control. If he did, Kucherov's deke against the grain would've worked.
The biggest key to the entire play is how early Dostál gets to his spot on this initial pass. He doesn't predict a one-timer and butterfly slide out. He takes as much depth as he can while still coming to a hard stop and setting his feet.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The biggest key to the entire play is how early Dostál gets to his spot on this initial pass. He doesn't predict a one-timer and butterfly slide out. He takes as much depth as he can while still coming to a hard stop and setting his feet.
This save by Lukáš Dostál on Nikita Kucherov demonstrates so much of what makes him an awesome goalie.
🧵THREAD
First, notice the immediate head-checks to scan the ice the moment he realizes his defenseman is tied up by the forechecker.
🧵THREAD
First, notice the immediate head-checks to scan the ice the moment he realizes his defenseman is tied up by the forechecker.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This save by Lukáš Dostál on Nikita Kucherov demonstrates so much of what makes him an awesome goalie.
🧵THREAD
First, notice the immediate head-checks to scan the ice the moment he realizes his defenseman is tied up by the forechecker.
🧵THREAD
First, notice the immediate head-checks to scan the ice the moment he realizes his defenseman is tied up by the forechecker.
That was Sergei Bobrovsky’s 437th NHL win, tying him with Jacques Plante for the 9th most all-time.
November 11, 2025 at 5:47 AM
That was Sergei Bobrovsky’s 437th NHL win, tying him with Jacques Plante for the 9th most all-time.
The winners of the last 3 Stanley Cups face off tonight in Las Vegas
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The winners of the last 3 Stanley Cups face off tonight in Las Vegas
Petr Mrázek’s new mask features Coach Bombay and Goldberg from the original Mighty Ducks movies.
Pretty cool homage, and the wings on the sides look awesome from a distance.
Painted by Dave Gunnarsson
Pretty cool homage, and the wings on the sides look awesome from a distance.
Painted by Dave Gunnarsson
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Petr Mrázek’s new mask features Coach Bombay and Goldberg from the original Mighty Ducks movies.
Pretty cool homage, and the wings on the sides look awesome from a distance.
Painted by Dave Gunnarsson
Pretty cool homage, and the wings on the sides look awesome from a distance.
Painted by Dave Gunnarsson
1st place in the Pacific Division on the line tonight in Vegas.
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
1st place in the Pacific Division on the line tonight in Vegas.
NHL's goals saved above expected leaders (via @evolving-hockey.com)
The United States has an embarrassment of riches in the crease, and quite a few Czech goalies are having an excellent start to the season. This doesn't even include Karel Vejmelka, who has been very good for Utah.
The United States has an embarrassment of riches in the crease, and quite a few Czech goalies are having an excellent start to the season. This doesn't even include Karel Vejmelka, who has been very good for Utah.
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NHL's goals saved above expected leaders (via @evolving-hockey.com)
The United States has an embarrassment of riches in the crease, and quite a few Czech goalies are having an excellent start to the season. This doesn't even include Karel Vejmelka, who has been very good for Utah.
The United States has an embarrassment of riches in the crease, and quite a few Czech goalies are having an excellent start to the season. This doesn't even include Karel Vejmelka, who has been very good for Utah.
Connor Hellebuyck’s new mask is one of my favorites in the NHL.
🎨 and 🎥 by EyeCandyAir
🎨 and 🎥 by EyeCandyAir
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Connor Hellebuyck’s new mask is one of my favorites in the NHL.
🎨 and 🎥 by EyeCandyAir
🎨 and 🎥 by EyeCandyAir
900 goals for Alex Ovechkin
Still zero on Akira Schmid, though.
Still zero on Akira Schmid, though.
November 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
900 goals for Alex Ovechkin
Still zero on Akira Schmid, though.
Still zero on Akira Schmid, though.
I’m out at Lightning practice this afternoon.
It’s so much fun to watch Vasilevskiy up close. He is so insanely precise with his footwork, and light on his edges.
Almost like a….. cat
It’s so much fun to watch Vasilevskiy up close. He is so insanely precise with his footwork, and light on his edges.
Almost like a….. cat
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’m out at Lightning practice this afternoon.
It’s so much fun to watch Vasilevskiy up close. He is so insanely precise with his footwork, and light on his edges.
Almost like a….. cat
It’s so much fun to watch Vasilevskiy up close. He is so insanely precise with his footwork, and light on his edges.
Almost like a….. cat
🚨I’m officially concerned about Linus Ullmark’s start in Ottawa
@marklazerus.bsky.social and I dove into that, plus all of our favorite storylines a month into the NHL season on today’s @theathletic.com Hockey Show
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/Za7KV6hEB8M?...
🎧 Podcast: pod.fo/e/349ce4
@marklazerus.bsky.social and I dove into that, plus all of our favorite storylines a month into the NHL season on today’s @theathletic.com Hockey Show
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/Za7KV6hEB8M?...
🎧 Podcast: pod.fo/e/349ce4
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨I’m officially concerned about Linus Ullmark’s start in Ottawa
@marklazerus.bsky.social and I dove into that, plus all of our favorite storylines a month into the NHL season on today’s @theathletic.com Hockey Show
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/Za7KV6hEB8M?...
🎧 Podcast: pod.fo/e/349ce4
@marklazerus.bsky.social and I dove into that, plus all of our favorite storylines a month into the NHL season on today’s @theathletic.com Hockey Show
📺 YouTube: youtu.be/Za7KV6hEB8M?...
🎧 Podcast: pod.fo/e/349ce4
22 year old Carl Lindbom is making his first NHL start at T-Mobile Arena.
He’s the youngest goalie to play in the NHL this season
He’s the youngest goalie to play in the NHL this season
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
22 year old Carl Lindbom is making his first NHL start at T-Mobile Arena.
He’s the youngest goalie to play in the NHL this season
He’s the youngest goalie to play in the NHL this season
Getting set for a Nevada Day matinee between two of the NHL’s best.
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Getting set for a Nevada Day matinee between two of the NHL’s best.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 🥅
I’ll give you one guess who my favorite horror villain is.
I’ll give you one guess who my favorite horror villain is.
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 🥅
I’ll give you one guess who my favorite horror villain is.
I’ll give you one guess who my favorite horror villain is.
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the Canadiens crease?
Sam Montembeault is off to a rough start, while rookie Jakub Dobes has been stellar. Should he be earning more starts?
I chatted with @mbultman.bsky.social & @marklazerus.bsky.social about it on today’s podcast ⤵️
pod.fo/e/34548e
Sam Montembeault is off to a rough start, while rookie Jakub Dobes has been stellar. Should he be earning more starts?
I chatted with @mbultman.bsky.social & @marklazerus.bsky.social about it on today’s podcast ⤵️
pod.fo/e/34548e
October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the Canadiens crease?
Sam Montembeault is off to a rough start, while rookie Jakub Dobes has been stellar. Should he be earning more starts?
I chatted with @mbultman.bsky.social & @marklazerus.bsky.social about it on today’s podcast ⤵️
pod.fo/e/34548e
Sam Montembeault is off to a rough start, while rookie Jakub Dobes has been stellar. Should he be earning more starts?
I chatted with @mbultman.bsky.social & @marklazerus.bsky.social about it on today’s podcast ⤵️
pod.fo/e/34548e
Here's the end of Mark Stone's last shift. He's at the top of the screen on the CGY blue line when he falls.
October 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Here's the end of Mark Stone's last shift. He's at the top of the screen on the CGY blue line when he falls.
Carter Hart is indeed the 3rd goalie at VGK practice today, along with Hill and Schmid.
October 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Carter Hart is indeed the 3rd goalie at VGK practice today, along with Hill and Schmid.
Adin Hill is breaking in a new set of Brian’s pads this morning. Also looks like he has a new mask.
October 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Adin Hill is breaking in a new set of Brian’s pads this morning. Also looks like he has a new mask.
October 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🎙️ Goalie Tiers — Podcast Edition! 🎙️
@mbultman.bsky.social & I talk NHL goalies ranked 1 through 38. Why are they ranked where they are? What are their biggest strengths & weaknesses?
You can listen here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/pod...
And read the story here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
@mbultman.bsky.social & I talk NHL goalies ranked 1 through 38. Why are they ranked where they are? What are their biggest strengths & weaknesses?
You can listen here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/pod...
And read the story here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎙️ Goalie Tiers — Podcast Edition! 🎙️
@mbultman.bsky.social & I talk NHL goalies ranked 1 through 38. Why are they ranked where they are? What are their biggest strengths & weaknesses?
You can listen here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/pod...
And read the story here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
@mbultman.bsky.social & I talk NHL goalies ranked 1 through 38. Why are they ranked where they are? What are their biggest strengths & weaknesses?
You can listen here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/pod...
And read the story here ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
He did the same thing on Colorado’s first goal of the game, but not as extreme. You can see, he projects his glove out, but not as far, and Necas beats him with a perfect shot.
If he had it a few more inches out, it’s in his glove. Even still he forced a perfect shot and Necas happened to nail it.
If he had it a few more inches out, it’s in his glove. Even still he forced a perfect shot and Necas happened to nail it.
October 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
He did the same thing on Colorado’s first goal of the game, but not as extreme. You can see, he projects his glove out, but not as far, and Necas beats him with a perfect shot.
If he had it a few more inches out, it’s in his glove. Even still he forced a perfect shot and Necas happened to nail it.
If he had it a few more inches out, it’s in his glove. Even still he forced a perfect shot and Necas happened to nail it.
This angle shows how important it is that he extended that glove out as far as he did.
The closer the glove is to the puck, the lower it has to be to cover the top of the net.
The closer the glove is to the puck, the lower it has to be to cover the top of the net.
October 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
This angle shows how important it is that he extended that glove out as far as he did.
The closer the glove is to the puck, the lower it has to be to cover the top of the net.
The closer the glove is to the puck, the lower it has to be to cover the top of the net.
Show-stopping save here by Jake Oettinger to save the game for the Dallas Stars in the final minute of OT.
I love how he attacks the puck with his glove. He stretched to project it out as far as he could to take away the vertical angle to the cross bar.
I love how he attacks the puck with his glove. He stretched to project it out as far as he could to take away the vertical angle to the cross bar.
October 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Show-stopping save here by Jake Oettinger to save the game for the Dallas Stars in the final minute of OT.
I love how he attacks the puck with his glove. He stretched to project it out as far as he could to take away the vertical angle to the cross bar.
I love how he attacks the puck with his glove. He stretched to project it out as far as he could to take away the vertical angle to the cross bar.