Darcy Kuemper — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Darcy Kuemper is an NHL goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in net, Darcy Kuemper has carved out a 14-season career, appearing in 489 games. He previously demonstrated elite goaltending, highlighted by a peak 27.7 GAR in 2021-22 and a career save percentage of .913, contributing 12.8 GSAx over his tenure.
Currently, however, Kuemper is experiencing a challenging season. In 50 appearances, his .891 save percentage and -11.0 GSAx have led to a -3.6 GAR, indicating a significant struggle to provide reliable netminding.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 6, Pick 161 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 19-14-15 | 89.1% | 2.78 | -11.0 | 3 | -3.6 | -0.65 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Darcy Kuemper ranks in the 20th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 19 | 14 | 89.1% | 2.78 | -11.0 | -3.6 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 31 | 11 | 92.1% | 2.02 | 14.9 | 22.5 |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 13 | 14 | 89.0% | 3.31 | -5.0 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 22 | 26 | 90.8% | 2.87 | -1.5 | 8.6 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 37 | 12 | 92.1% | 2.54 | 17.2 | 27.7 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 90.7% | 2.56 | -3.8 | 0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 29 | 16 | 11 | 92.8% | 2.22 | 12.6 | 18.0 |
| 2018-19 | 55 | 27 | 20 | 92.5% | 2.33 | 14.2 | 24.3 |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 92.0% | 2.66 | 4.9 | 9.9 |
| 2016-17 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 90.2% | 3.13 | -10.1 | -6.7 |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 91.5% | 2.43 | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| 2014-15 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 90.5% | 2.60 | -15.7 | -11.4 |
| 2013-14 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 91.5% | 2.43 | -5.5 | -1.2 |
| 2012-13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 91.6% | 2.08 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Darcy Kuemper has been worth -3.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 20th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -11 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.1% save percentage.
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 27.7 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darcy Kuemper's GAR this season?
Darcy Kuemper has been worth -3.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players.
What is Darcy Kuemper's GSAx this season?
Darcy Kuemper has saved -11 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Darcy Kuemper's goalie stats this season?
Darcy Kuemper has a 89.1% save percentage and a 2.78 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.