Jacob Markstrom — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Markstrom is an NHL goaltender for the Florida Panthers.
Player Overview
Jacob Markstrom, a long-tenured veteran goaltender for the Florida Panthers, has seen a significant decline in his performance. While he boasts a career spanning 16 seasons and 577 games, with a peak GAR of 33.4 in 2021-22, his current season tells a different story.
Through 44 games this year, Markstrom has posted a 23-19 record with a 0.883 save percentage and a concerning -15.8 GSAx. His current GAR of -9.1 marks him as a struggling starter, indicating a substantial negative impact on his team's results compared to his previous elite form.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 2, Pick 31 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 23-19-1 | 88.3% | 3.07 | -15.8 | 1 | -9.1 | -1.63 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Jacob Markstrom ranks in the 9th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 23 | 19 | 88.3% | 3.07 | -15.8 | -9.1 |
| 2024-25 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 90.0% | 2.50 | 2.7 | 10.0 |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 23 | 23 | 90.5% | 2.78 | 13.2 | 21.4 |
| 2022-23 | 59 | 23 | 21 | 89.2% | 2.92 | -3.8 | 5.4 |
| 2021-22 | 63 | 37 | 15 | 92.2% | 2.22 | 22.8 | 33.4 |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 22 | 19 | 90.4% | 2.68 | -4.6 | 2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 23 | 16 | 91.8% | 2.75 | 9.6 | 18.1 |
| 2018-19 | 60 | 28 | 23 | 91.2% | 2.77 | 13.7 | 25.0 |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 23 | 26 | 91.2% | 2.71 | -2.8 | 7.7 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 91.0% | 2.63 | -0.3 | 3.9 |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 91.5% | 2.73 | 6.9 | 12.8 |
| 2014-15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 87.9% | 3.09 | -1.3 | -1.1 |
| 2013-14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 87.3% | 3.26 | -12.3 | -10.1 |
| 2012-13 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 90.1% | 3.22 | -16.0 | -11.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Markstrom has been worth -9.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 9th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -15.8 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 88.3% save percentage.
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 33.4 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 Jacob Markstrom's GAR this season?
Jacob Markstrom has been worth -9.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jacob Markstrom's WAR this season?
Jacob Markstrom has been worth about -1.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Jacob Markstrom's GSAx this season?
Jacob Markstrom has saved -15.8 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Jacob Markstrom's goalie stats this season?
Jacob Markstrom has a 88.3% save percentage and a 3.07 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Jacob Markstrom a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Jacob Markstrom grades below average this season with -9.1 GAR, in the 9th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Jacob Markstrom's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jacob Markstrom has accumulated 107.8 career GAR.