Carl Lindbom — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Carl Lindbom is an NHL goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Player Overview
Carl Lindbom is a young goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights, currently in his debut season. Through 8 games, he has posted a 2-4 record with a 3.0 goals against average and an .873 save percentage.
In his first taste of NHL action, Lindbom has recorded a -5.0 Goals Saved Above Expected and a -3.9 GAR, indicating significant challenges in his initial professional appearances.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 7, Pick 222 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2-4-2 | 87.3% | 3.00 | -5.0 | 0 | -3.9 | -0.69 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Carl Lindbom ranks in the 14th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 87.3% | 3.00 | -5.0 | -3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Carl Lindbom has been worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -5 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.3% save percentage.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Lindbom's GAR this season?
Carl Lindbom has been worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
What is Carl Lindbom's WAR this season?
Carl Lindbom has been worth about -0.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Carl Lindbom's GSAx this season?
Carl Lindbom has saved -5 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Carl Lindbom's goalie stats this season?
Carl Lindbom has a 87.3% save percentage and a 3 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Carl Lindbom a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Carl Lindbom grades below average this season with -3.9 GAR, in the 14th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
When was Carl Lindbom drafted?
Carl Lindbom was drafted in 2021 — Round 7, Pick 222 — VGK.