Hunter Shepard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Hunter Shepard is an NHL goaltender for the Montréal Canadiens.
Player Overview
Despite being 30 years old, goaltender Hunter Shepard has seen extremely limited NHL action, playing just 6 career games across three seasons for the Montréal Canadiens. His career record stands at 2-3 with no shutouts, and his .863 save percentage and -3.7 GSAx indicate significant challenges in his brief professional stints. His most impactful season, 2023-24, saw a peak GAR of 1.2.
In his current season, Shepard has appeared in one game, registering an 0-1 record with a 3.35 GAA and a .833 save percentage. His GSAx of -0.7 and current GAR of -0.6 further suggest a goaltender who has struggled to find consistent success and establish a foothold at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-1-0 | 83.3% | 3.35 | -0.7 | 0 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Hunter Shepard ranks in the 38th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% | 3.35 | -0.7 | -0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 73.1% | 7.00 | -3.5 | -3.3 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 89.4% | 3.19 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Hunter Shepard has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -0.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 83.3% save percentage.
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.2 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Shepard's GAR this season?
Hunter Shepard has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
What is Hunter Shepard's WAR this season?
Hunter Shepard has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Hunter Shepard's GSAx this season?
Hunter Shepard has saved -0.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Hunter Shepard's goalie stats this season?
Hunter Shepard has a 83.3% save percentage and a 3.35 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Hunter Shepard a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Hunter Shepard grades below average this season with -0.6 GAR, in the 38th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Hunter Shepard's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Hunter Shepard has accumulated -2.8 career GAR.