Isles' Lehner thrives after confronting mental health issues
By STEPHEN WHYNO an hour ago
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) A sign hangs above the door between the locker room and the ice at the New York Islanders practice facility that reads, GET BETTER TODAY.
It carries a powerful double meaning for Robin Lehner, who before the season disclosed his struggles with mental illness and is now a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the NHLs top goaltender. He was a huge reason the Islanders returned to the playoffs after a two-year absence.
Its been a fun year, Lehner said. I feel like Im playing good. ... Obviously I made some changes. Yeah, its clicking.
Its finally clicking in every possible way for Lehner, who has figured out how to manage a bipolar disorder and thrive on and off the ice. The 27-year-old Swede set a career high with 25 victories, posted a 2.13 goals-against average and .930 save percentage and, in tandem with Thomas Greiss, helped New York go from worst to first in the league in goals allowed.
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Good on him and the organization he belongs too...........................