Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry opens up on how becoming a father taught him life lessons beyond the hockey rink | NHL News
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is embracing a new chapter of life, and it’s not just about his stellar form on the ice. The birth of his son, Bennett Raymond, has transformed how he sees the world — and his game. As the Penguins wrapped up practice recently, Jarry stepped off the ice to find his wife, Hannah, holding their six-month-old son, who was beaming with excitement at the sight of his dad. That heartwarming moment summed up everything that’s changed for the 29-year-old netminder.This season, Jarry’s balance between home and rink seems to be working wonders. He’s been one of the early standouts for Pittsburgh, posting a 5-1 record with a .923 save percentage and a 2.35 goals-against average. His fourth straight win came Thursday in Minnesota — fittingly, the same city where he earned his first victory after a difficult 2024-25 season that included a stint in the minors.
Tristan Jarry credits fatherhood for helping him let go of perfectionism
Life changed completely this past spring when Bennett arrived, carrying his dad’s middle name as a tribute to a grandfather whose image still decorates Jarry’s goalie mask. Since then, he’s been learning patience, balance, and how to function on very little sleep. Not usually a coffee drinker, he even turned to caffeine during early 4:30 a.m. skates in western Canada just so he could be home for Hannah and Bennett afterward.Jarry has often called Hannah his “safe spot” — the one who keeps him grounded. “You’re obviously not just thinking about yourself. You have two other people that you have to think of at all times,” Tristan said. “So, whether it’s bringing some food home for both Bennett and Hannah, or making sure that she’s getting the rest that she needs, too, I think that’s both huge.”He added, “In the offseason, she was taking a lot of time with him while I was skating and working out. She took the brunt of the work.”Returning to Pittsburgh for training camp, Jarry made a conscious effort to shift his mindset and let go of the pressure to be perfect. “I think just not worrying so much. I think honestly, before having him with us, you would worry about like, what time you have to go for a nap, or what you’re eating,” Jarry said. “And now, it’s more so, okay, I get to eat and I get to have a nap… So, I think that was a huge thing for me, was just kind of letting go a little bit.”
Tristan Jarry’s new perspective fuels his strong start
For Jarry, the message is simple yet powerful — don’t sweat the small stuff. Fatherhood has taught him to find calm in chaos, both in life and between the pipes. The Penguins goaltender isn’t just stopping pucks this season; he’s rediscovering joy, gratitude, and a sense of purpose that extends far beyond the rink. And as his early-season form shows, that peace of mind might just be his greatest save yet.Also Read: Alex Wennberg and wife Felicia donate 50,000 meals after Trump administration plans to cancel SNAP food program
