Brandon Halverson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandon Halverson is an NHL goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Player Overview
Brandon Halverson has had a very limited NHL career, appearing in just three games over three non-consecutive seasons since 2017-18. The 30-year-old goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning has yet to record a win, holding an 0-2 career record with no shutouts and a .804 career save percentage.
In his lone appearance this season, Halverson posted an 0-1 record with a 4.23 goals-against average and an .810 save percentage, resulting in a -1.3 GAR and -1.5 Goals Saved Above Expected. His career peak GAR was 0.0 in his debut 2017-18 season, reflecting a consistent struggle to make a positive impact at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 235 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 59 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-1-0 | 81.0% | 4.23 | -1.5 | 0 | -1.3 | -0.24 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Brandon Halverson ranks in the 33th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 81.0% | 4.23 | -1.5 | -1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 79.2% | 5.18 | -1.3 | -1.2 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83.3% | 4.78 | -0.0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandon Halverson has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 33rd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -1.5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 81.0% save percentage.
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.0 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Halverson's GAR this season?
Brandon Halverson has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandon Halverson's WAR this season?
Brandon Halverson has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Brandon Halverson's GSAx this season?
Brandon Halverson has saved -1.5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Brandon Halverson's goalie stats this season?
Brandon Halverson has a 81.0% save percentage and a 4.23 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Brandon Halverson a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Brandon Halverson grades below average this season with -1.3 GAR, in the 33rd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Brandon Halverson's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandon Halverson has accumulated -2.5 career GAR.