Juuse Saros — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Juuse Saros is an NHL goaltender for the Nashville Predators.
Player Overview
Juuse Saros is a seasoned starting goaltender with 11 seasons and 467 career games under his belt, boasting a 230-172 record and 27 shutouts. He has consistently been a top performer, evidenced by a career .912 save percentage and an impressive peak GAR of 44.8 in 2022-23.
This season, Saros has played 59 games with a 28-22 record, contributing an 8.6 GAR. While still effective, his .894 save percentage and -1.6 GSAx this year represent a dip compared to his career averages and peak performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 4, Pick 99 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 28-22-8 | 89.4% | 3.16 | -10.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.01 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Juuse Saros ranks in the 43th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 28 | 22 | 89.4% | 3.16 | -10.1 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 58 | 20 | 31 | 89.5% | 2.98 | -15.6 | -6.1 |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 35 | 24 | 90.6% | 2.86 | -3.7 | 7.4 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 33 | 23 | 91.9% | 2.69 | 40.0 | 52.6 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 38 | 25 | 91.8% | 2.64 | 14.7 | 27.3 |
| 2020-21 | 36 | 21 | 11 | 92.7% | 2.28 | 13.6 | 20.0 |
| 2019-20 | 40 | 17 | 12 | 91.4% | 2.70 | 6.1 | 12.9 |
| 2018-19 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 91.5% | 2.62 | 6.7 | 11.9 |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 92.5% | 2.45 | 14.3 | 19.1 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 92.3% | 2.35 | 0.5 | 4.2 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87.0% | 3.10 | -1.9 | -1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Juuse Saros has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 43rd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -10.1 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.4% save percentage.
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 52.6 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juuse Saros's GAR this season?
Juuse Saros has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Juuse Saros's WAR this season?
Juuse Saros has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Juuse Saros's GSAx this season?
Juuse Saros has saved -10.1 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Juuse Saros's goalie stats this season?
Juuse Saros has a 89.4% save percentage and a 3.16 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Juuse Saros a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Juuse Saros grades below average this season with 0.1 GAR, in the 43rd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Juuse Saros's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Juuse Saros has accumulated 147.7 career GAR.