Clay Stevenson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Clay Stevenson is an NHL goaltender for the Washington Capitals.
Player Overview
Clay Stevenson is a promising young goaltender for the Washington Capitals, currently in his second NHL season. Despite a limited career sample of just five games played, he has quickly made a positive impression. This season, in four appearances, Stevenson has posted an impressive 3-1 record, coupled with a strong 0.921 save percentage and 2.4 Goals Saved Above Expected.
His current GAR of 3.1, which also represents his career peak, highlights his immediate impact and potential as a netminder. Stevenson is establishing himself as a reliable option, demonstrating solid performance and contributing significantly to his team's wins in his early NHL career.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3-1-0 | 92.1% | 2.00 | 2.4 | 0 | 3.1 | 0.55 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Clay Stevenson ranks in the 64th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 92.1% | 2.00 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86.8% | 5.00 | -1.5 | -1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Clay Stevenson has been worth 3.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +2.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 92.1% 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 Clay Stevenson's GAR this season?
Clay Stevenson has been worth 3.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players.
What is Clay Stevenson's WAR this season?
Clay Stevenson has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Clay Stevenson's GSAx this season?
Clay Stevenson has saved +2.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Clay Stevenson's goalie stats this season?
Clay Stevenson has a 92.1% save percentage and a 2 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Clay Stevenson a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Clay Stevenson grades above average this season with 3.1 GAR, in the 64th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Clay Stevenson's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Clay Stevenson has accumulated 1.8 career GAR.