Calvin Pickard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Calvin Pickard is an NHL goaltender for the Minnesota Wild.
Player Overview
A veteran netminder, Calvin Pickard has spent 11 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 190 career games with a 74-77 record and five shutouts. His career save percentage stands at 0.901, with a career goals saved above expected of -52.6, indicating a long-term struggle to consistently provide league-average goaltending.
Now 34, Pickard's current season with the Minnesota Wild has seen him appear in 16 games, posting a 5-6 record. His 3.68 goals against average and 0.871 save percentage reflect a challenging year, resulting in a -4.5 goals saved above expected and a -2.0 GAR, well below his peak 11.2 GAR from his rookie season.
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 | -4.5 | 0 | -2.0 | -0.37 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Calvin Pickard ranks in the 27th 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 | -4.5 | -2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 90.0% | 2.72 | -6.7 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 90.9% | 2.45 | -1.2 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 87.5% | 4.30 | -3.5 | -3.0 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 87.4% | 3.16 | -4.6 | -3.8 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 79.7% | 5.46 | -6.5 | -6.1 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 87.5% | 3.81 | -13.2 | -10.9 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.7% | 3.83 | -1.7 | -1.6 |
| 2016-17 | 50 | 15 | 31 | 90.4% | 2.98 | -23.9 | -15.2 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 92.2% | 2.56 | 5.1 | 8.3 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 93.2% | 2.35 | 8.2 | 11.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Calvin Pickard has been worth -2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 27th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -4.5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.1% save percentage.
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.2 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 -2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players.
What is Calvin Pickard's WAR this season?
Calvin Pickard has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Calvin Pickard's GSAx this season?
Calvin Pickard has saved -4.5 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.
Is Calvin Pickard a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Calvin Pickard grades below average this season with -2.0 GAR, in the 27th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Calvin Pickard's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Calvin Pickard has accumulated -22.4 career GAR.