Hunter Shepard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Hunter Shepard is an NHL goaltender for the Montréal Canadiens.
Player Overview
An undrafted veteran goaltender at 30, Hunter Shepard has appeared in 6 career NHL games across three seasons, consistently struggling to find success. In his current season, he has played one game, posting an 0-1 record.
His brief NHL career has been marked by challenging performances, including a career GSAx of -5.8 and a peak GAR of -0.7. His current season's -0.7 GAR and -0.8 GSAx continue this trend, highlighting his difficulties 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 | -0.8 | 0 | -0.7 | -0.13 |
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 | -0.8 | -0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 73.1% | 7.00 | -3.6 | -3.5 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 89.4% | 3.19 | -1.4 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Hunter Shepard has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -0.8 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 83.3% save percentage.
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.7 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 -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
What is Hunter Shepard's GSAx this season?
Hunter Shepard has saved -0.8 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.