Robin Lehner urgently leaves the team amidst playoff contention race!

This is breaking news for the Vegas Golden Knights, who are currently in Edmonton, to face the Oilers tomorrow afternoon. Goalie Robin Lehner was forced to rush back to Vegas due to a health issue of one of his family members.

“We look forward to his return to the team as soon as possible,” the Golden Knights announced on social media.

The Knights recalled goaltender Jiri Patera from the American Hockey League on Friday on emergency basis. Logan Thompson started Thursday night in the Knights’ biggest game of the season against Calgary and made 35 saves in a 6-1 victory, one that is boosting their hopes to reach the postseason.

Lehner has battled injuries since mid-December and missed 10 games with a lower-body ailment before he was activated from injured reserve March 30. However, the team has made it clear that the health issue this time is affecting a family member.

Our thoughts go out to him and his family at this difficult time.