Robin Lehner is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who has played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). He began his career in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with Frolunda HC, where he played for four seasons before being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Lehner made his NHL debut with the Senators in the 2010-2011 season and played with the team for four seasons. He then played for the Buffalo Sabres for three seasons before being traded to the New York Islanders in 2018. With the Islanders, Lehner had a breakout season in 2018-2019, posting a 25-13-5 record with a 2.13 goals against average and a .930 save percentage. He was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top goaltender, and won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
After one season with the Islanders, Lehner signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2019. He played with the team for one season before signing with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2020. With the Golden Knights, Lehner split time in net with Marc-Andre Fleury and helped the team reach the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Throughout his career, Lehner has been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction. He has been an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about his experiences with bipolar disorder, depression, and alcoholism. In 2018, he wrote an essay for The Athletic in which he detailed his struggles and called for more support for mental health in the NHL.
Lehner's career has been marked by both on-ice success and personal challenges. He has established himself as a talented goaltender and has been recognized for his perseverance and dedication to the sport. Off the ice, he has been a vocal advocate for mental health and has used his platform to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental illness.
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