Dennis Hildeby — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dennis Hildeby is an NHL goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Player Overview
Dennis Hildeby is establishing himself as a promising young goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his second professional season, the 25-year-old is posting a strong 13.3 GAR across 20 games, accompanied by an impressive .913 save percentage and 10.0 Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx).
His current performance, which includes a 5-7 record and 2.86 GAA, marks a significant step forward from his career .904 save percentage over 26 games. Hildeby is solidifying his role as a reliable presence in net.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 231 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 4, Pick 122 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5-7-4 | 91.3% | 2.86 | 10.0 | 1 | 13.3 | 2.38 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Dennis Hildeby ranks in the 83th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 91.3% | 2.86 | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 87.3% | 3.33 | -4.9 | -3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dennis Hildeby has been worth 13.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 83rd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +10 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 91.3% 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 Dennis Hildeby's GAR this season?
Dennis Hildeby has been worth 13.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 83rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Dennis Hildeby's WAR this season?
Dennis Hildeby has been worth about 2.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 83rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Dennis Hildeby's GSAx this season?
Dennis Hildeby has saved +10 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Dennis Hildeby's goalie stats this season?
Dennis Hildeby has a 91.3% save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Dennis Hildeby a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Dennis Hildeby grades above average this season with 13.3 GAR, in the 83rd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Dennis Hildeby's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dennis Hildeby has accumulated 9.3 career GAR.