NHL Teams Turn to Unlikely Heroes: Tampa Bay Lightning Roster Emergency Backup Goaltender Amid Injury Concerns The Tampa Bay Lightning are facing a major goaltending shortage, with backup netminder Jonas Johansson sidelined by an undisclosed injury, forcing the team to turn to an unlikely backup plan. In a move that's becoming increasingly common in the NHL, the Lightning will be relying on emergency backup goaltender Kyle Konin to fill the void. Konin, a 35-year-old former minor league goaltender, will make his third appearance on an NHL bench as an Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBUG), a role typically reserved for last-minute substitutions. With the stakes high in the competitive NHL, will Konin be able to step up and help the Lightning secure a crucial win against the Detroit Red Wings?
The Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice without backup goaltender Jonas Johansson in Monday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Johansson is out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. In his place, the Lightning will roster emergency backup goaltender Kyle Konin. This is Konin’s third time serving on an NHL bench as an EBUG. He […]
