Calvin Pickard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Calvin Pickard is an NHL goaltender for the Minnesota Wild.
Player Overview
Calvin Pickard is a veteran goaltender with an extensive 11-season NHL career, spanning 190 games. While he posted a career-best 11.3 GAR early in his tenure, his more recent performance suggests a decline from that peak. His career save percentage stands at .901, with a career GSAx of -36.0.
Now 34, Pickard has seen limited action in his current season, appearing in 16 games. His 3.68 goals-against average and .871 save percentage, coupled with a -2.2 GSAx, indicate a challenging year, resulting in a minimal 0.2 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 2, Pick 49 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 5-6-2 | 87.1% | 3.68 | -2.2 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Calvin Pickard ranks in the 45th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 87.1% | 3.68 | -2.2 | 0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 90.0% | 2.72 | -3.9 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 90.9% | 2.45 | -0.2 | 3.3 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 87.5% | 4.30 | -3.1 | -2.7 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 87.4% | 3.16 | -5.5 | -4.7 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 79.7% | 5.46 | -6.3 | -5.9 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 87.5% | 3.81 | -12.8 | -10.5 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.7% | 3.83 | -1.9 | -1.7 |
| 2016-17 | 50 | 15 | 31 | 90.4% | 2.98 | -9.9 | -1.1 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 92.2% | 2.56 | 1.5 | 4.7 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 93.2% | 2.35 | 8.2 | 11.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Calvin Pickard has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 45th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -2.2 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.1% save percentage.
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.3 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin Pickard's GAR this season?
Calvin Pickard has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players.
What is Calvin Pickard's GSAx this season?
Calvin Pickard has saved -2.2 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Calvin Pickard's goalie stats this season?
Calvin Pickard has a 87.1% save percentage and a 3.68 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.