Golden Knights ink goalie Robin Lehner to a five-year extension

Robin Lehner is staying in Sin City.

The Vegas Golden Knights announced that they have signed veteran goalie Robin Lehner to a five-year, $25 million contract extension. The deal, which will run through the 2024/25 NHL season, was inevitable after he took over the starting gig in Las Vegas and led the team to the Western Conference Finals this postseason.

The 29-year old has battled his fair share of demons throughout his career, overcoming alcoholism and managing to keep his bipolar disorder in check as he cemented himself as one of the league’s top goalies. He credits the franchise for providing his life with stability and focus, which turned out to be one of the main reasons he signed a team-friendly contract with them to avoid unrestricted free agency.

“I haven’t had stability and I’ve still been able to manage it with all the people around me,” said Lehner.

“Now I have one of the biggest things for my condition, and that’s stability. And what I can do with that going forward in terms of my performance on the ice and all that stuff, I think it’s just going to make it a lot, lot better.”

Lehner, who was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL Trade Deadline, posted a 9-7 record, .917 save percentage, 1.99 goals-against average and four shutouts in 16 games with the Golden Knights this postseason.