Darcy Kuemper
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 5 years |
| Height | 6'5" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 215 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 37 |
| Age | 35 (May 5, 1990) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2009, Round 6, Overall 161 (MIN) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Los Angeles Kings | Activated from IR | |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Los Angeles Kings | Placed on IR | |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Los Angeles Kings | Activated from IR | |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Los Angeles Kings | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Signed 5 years @ $5.250M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Signed 2 years @ $4.500M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Signed 2 years @ $1.850M AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Jul 1, 2017 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed 1 year @ $650K AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jul 5, 2016 | Minnesota Wild | Signed 1 year @ $1.550M AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Minnesota Wild | Signed 2 years @ $1.250M AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| May 26, 2011 | Minnesota Wild | Signed to an entry level contract. |
About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MIN | 21 | 815:37 | 40.02 | 27.66 | 2.37 | 2.35 | 0.02 | 91.49 | 91.42 | 0.07 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 18 | 826:07 | 45.03 | 32.54 | 2.43 | 3.05 | -0.62 | 90.62 | 92.52 | -1.90 |
| 2017-18 | ARI | 10 | 485:00 | 43.05 | 30.31 | 2.57 | 2.85 | -0.28 | 90.61 | 91.53 | -0.92 |
| 2017-18 | LAK | 19 | 800:38 | 41.37 | 29.60 | 2.39 | 1.57 | 0.81 | 94.68 | 91.94 | 2.74 |
| 2017-18 | ARI, LAK | 29 | 1285:38 | 42.00 | 29.87 | 2.45 | 2.05 | 0.40 | 93.12 | 91.78 | 1.34 |
| 2018-19 | ARI | 55 | 2602:08 | 42.98 | 30.53 | 2.44 | 2.24 | 0.20 | 92.67 | 92.01 | 0.67 |
| 2019-20 | ARI | 29 | 1394:42 | 43.24 | 30.33 | 2.50 | 1.89 | 0.60 | 93.76 | 91.77 | 1.99 |
| 2020-21 | ARI | 27 | 1218:59 | 36.62 | 25.89 | 2.12 | 2.31 | -0.19 | 91.06 | 91.79 | -0.73 |
| 2021-22 | COL | 57 | 2549:54 | 41.93 | 31.34 | 2.49 | 2.28 | 0.21 | 92.72 | 92.04 | 0.68 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 57 | 2592:45 | 43.88 | 30.34 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 0.04 | 91.23 | 91.09 | 0.14 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 33 | 1473:48 | 42.46 | 29.03 | 2.50 | 2.93 | -0.43 | 89.90 | 91.37 | -1.47 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 50 | 2402:25 | 37.74 | 24.23 | 2.02 | 1.57 | 0.45 | 93.51 | 91.65 | 1.86 |
| 2025-26 | LAK | 13 | 601:22 | 34.32 | 22.55 | 2.04 | 1.90 | 0.14 | 91.59 | 90.97 | 0.63 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MIN | 21 | 65:16 | 79.06 | 55.16 | 7.40 | 3.68 | 3.73 | 93.33 | 86.58 | 6.76 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 18 | 62:40 | 85.21 | 51.70 | 7.03 | 6.70 | 0.33 | 87.04 | 86.41 | 0.63 |
| 2017-18 | ARI | 10 | 42:40 | 77.34 | 57.66 | 6.53 | 5.62 | 0.90 | 90.24 | 88.68 | 1.56 |
| 2017-18 | LAK | 19 | 82:07 | 76.72 | 53.34 | 7.41 | 4.38 | 3.03 | 91.78 | 86.11 | 5.67 |
| 2017-18 | ARI, LAK | 29 | 124:47 | 76.93 | 54.82 | 7.11 | 4.81 | 2.30 | 91.23 | 87.03 | 4.19 |
| 2018-19 | ARI | 55 | 235:31 | 67.51 | 47.13 | 5.86 | 4.08 | 1.78 | 91.35 | 87.57 | 3.78 |
| 2019-20 | ARI | 29 | 123:06 | 74.57 | 58.00 | 6.13 | 6.82 | -0.69 | 88.24 | 89.43 | -1.20 |
| 2020-21 | ARI | 27 | 125:11 | 72.37 | 52.72 | 6.63 | 6.23 | 0.40 | 88.18 | 87.42 | 0.76 |
| 2021-22 | COL | 57 | 243:54 | 82.41 | 58.79 | 7.91 | 6.64 | 1.27 | 88.70 | 86.54 | 2.16 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 57 | 236:35 | 79.13 | 55.54 | 7.81 | 5.58 | 2.23 | 89.95 | 85.94 | 4.01 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 33 | 158:05 | 76.67 | 52.00 | 7.50 | 9.11 | -1.61 | 82.48 | 85.58 | -3.10 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 50 | 244:59 | 63.68 | 44.82 | 6.45 | 4.41 | 2.04 | 90.16 | 85.61 | 4.55 |
| 2025-26 | LAK | 13 | 71:11 | 68.27 | 52.26 | 7.37 | 8.43 | -1.06 | 83.87 | 85.90 | -2.03 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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Practice 11/14 – “Rest” Day For Kuemper, Foegele Talks Lineup Return, Hiller on Kuzmenko at LA Kings Insider (Fri Nov 14, 2025)
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11/11 Preview – The Start Of Something, x2 + Kuzmenko Back on PP1, Hiller on Doughty, Montreal Contingent at LA Kings Insider (Tue Nov 11, 2025)
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FINAL – Kings 3, Penguins 2 – Fiala, Kuemper, Hiller at LA Kings Insider (Sun Nov 9, 2025)
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Red Wings-Kings Tweetcap: Devil’s night shootout delight at The Malik Report (Fri Oct 31, 2025)
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Kuemper’s Brilliant Performance Allows Kings to Survive Against Sharks at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 29, 2025)
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3 red-hot LA Kings players after the first 3 weeks at Rink Royalty (Sat Oct 25, 2025)
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3 takeaways from the LA Kings' dramatic OT win vs. Dallas at Rink Royalty (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Everything LA Kings players said after the OT win vs. St. Louis at Rink Royalty (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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Copley is Back on Waivers: Explaining the Trade and What Happens Next at Mayors Manor (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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FINAL – Kings 2, Blues 1 (OT) – Kuemper, Laferriere, Hiller at LA Kings Insider (Wed Oct 22, 2025)
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3 takeaways from the LA Kings' riveting OT win v. St. Louis at Rink Royalty (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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10/21 Preview – Corey Perry Time! Perry To Debut in STL + Kuemper to Dress, Kopitar Skates, Cleaning Up The Breakdowns at LA Kings Insider (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Kopitar, Kuemper, Perry, Burroughs All Expected To Travel As Kings Hit The Road at LA Kings Insider (Mon Oct 20, 2025)
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10/18 Preview – Into The Eye of the Hurricane + Projected Lineups, Goals Against, Kuemper Update at LA Kings Insider (Sat Oct 18, 2025)
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10/16 Preview – Kopitar a “game-time decision” + Goaltending Updates, Confidence in Forsberg, Limiting Penalties a Focus at LA Kings Insider (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Kopitar, Kuemper day-to-day, lower-body injuries + Copley re-acquired, Portillo up and down, Perry practices at LA Kings Insider (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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Kopitar And Kuemper Listed ‘Day-To-Day’, Perry Practises For The First Time Since Surgery at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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5 Los Angeles Kings to watch in the home opener vs. the Avalanche at Rink Royalty (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Where The Hockey Writers ranked the LA Kings goalies for 2025? at Rink Royalty (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Ranking the NHL’s 32 Starting Goalies – Preseason Update at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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PRESEASON FINAL – Kings 3, Ducks 0 – Malott, Kuemper, Hiller at LA Kings Insider (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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9/24 Preseason Preview – Tonight’s Lineup + Year Two-zmenko, Kuemper’s Progress, Opportunity for Thomas at LA Kings Insider (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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LA Kings goalie named among the best in the NHL in 2025-26 at Rink Royalty (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
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The Pierre-Luc Dubois-Darcy Kuemper trade enabled the Capitals’ wave of 2024 offseason moves: ‘It did sort of fall into place’ at Russian Machine Never Breaks (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Kings’ Darcy Kuemper Ranked Top 10 Goaltender on EA Sports NHL 26 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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2025 Training Camp Preview – Goaltenders at LA Kings Insider (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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LA Kings 2025-26 Season Player Previews: Darcy Kuemper at Rink Royalty (Sun Aug 17, 2025)
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4 Players Who Will Heavily Impact How Successful the Kings Are in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Aug 5, 2025)
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What if Colorado Avalanche had never let Darcy Kuemper walk? at Mile High Sticking (Sat Jul 12, 2025)
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One reason to love (and hate) the LA Kings signing Anton Forsberg at Rink Royalty (Fri Jul 4, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 30 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | - | - | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2021-22 | 31 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | - | - | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 28 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | - | - | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 29 | $1,850,000 | $1,850,000 | - | - | $2,100,000 | $2,100,000 | $2,100,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 | $3,700,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 27 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 26 | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 24 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 25 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 21 | $776,667 | $900,000 | $210,000 | $90,000 | $600,000 | $690,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| 2012-13 | 22 | $776,667 | $900,000 | $160,000 | $90,000 | $650,000 | $740,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| 2013-14 | 23 | $776,667 | $900,000 | - | $90,000 | $810,000 | $900,000 | $67,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $370,000 | $270,000 | $2,060,000 | $2,330,000 | $202,500 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2004-05 | SBAAHL | 12 | 2.91 | 0.912 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | SMHL | 20 | 2.32 | 0.919 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | SMAAAHL | 2 | 9.35 | 0.778 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | SMHL | 25 | 8 | 14 | 87 | 3.51 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 5.70 | |||||||||
| 2006-07 | WHL | 1 | 0.00 | 0.000 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | SMHL | 26 | 15 | 7 | 62 | 2.36 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 2.61 | |||||||||
| 2008-09 | WHL | 55 | 21 | 25 | 1378 | 156 | 2.96 | 0.898 | ||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | WHL | 61 | 28 | 23 | 1602 | 147 | 2.73 | 0.908 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 5.90 | 0.806 | ||||||
| 2009-10 | AHL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 8 | 2.41 | 0.886 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | WHL | 62 | 45 | 12 | 1701 | 114 | 1.86 | 0.933 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 182 | 19 | 2.83 | 0.896 | |||||
| 2011-12 | AHL | 19 | 6 | 6 | 546 | 42 | 2.36 | 0.923 | ||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | ECHL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 1.74 | ||||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | NHL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 119 | 10 | 2.08 | 0.916 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 3.27 | 0.879 | |||||
| 2012-13 | AHL | 21 | 13 | 8 | 575 | 38 | 1.88 | 0.934 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 3 | 1.51 | 0.957 | |||||
| 2012-13 | ECHL | 3 | 2 | 113 | 8 | 2.61 | 0.929 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | NHL | 26 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 702 | 60 | 2.43 | 0.915 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 127 | 11 | 2.03 | 0.913 | ||
| 2013-14 | AHL | 17 | 7 | 10 | 579 | 41 | 2.47 | 0.929 | ||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | 31 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 718 | 68 | 2.60 | 0.905 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.00 | 1.000 | |||||
| 2014-15 | AHL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 137 | 15 | 3.22 | 0.891 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | 21 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 507 | 43 | 2.43 | 0.915 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | 18 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 562 | 55 | 3.13 | 0.902 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | 19 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 516 | 35 | 2.10 | 0.932 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | 10 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 317 | 32 | 3.22 | 0.899 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 113 | 15 | 2.48 | 0.867 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | 55 | 55 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 1677 | 126 | 2.33 | 0.925 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | 29 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 903 | 65 | 2.22 | 0.928 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 334 | 29 | 3.47 | 0.913 | ||
| 2019-20 | AHL | 1 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 2.05 | 0.929 | |||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | 27 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 710 | 66 | 2.56 | 0.907 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | WC | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 202 | 17 | 2.17 | 0.916 | |||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | 57 | 57 | 37 | 12 | 4 | 1754 | 138 | 2.54 | 0.921 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 386 | 38 | 2.57 | 0.902 | ||
| 2022-23 | NHL | 57 | 57 | 22 | 26 | 7 | 1674 | 154 | 2.87 | 0.909 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | 33 | 33 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 940 | 103 | 3.31 | 0.890 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | 50 | 50 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 1267 | 100 | 2.02 | 0.922 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 207 | 23 | 3.74 | 0.889 | ||
| 2025-26 | NHL | 13 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 331 | 32 | 2.44 | 0.903 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 452 | 452 | 216 | 149 | 56 | 12697 | 1087 | 2.54 | 0.915 | 40 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 1096 | 105 | 2.89 | 0.904 | ||