Karel Vejmelka — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Karel Vejmelka is an NHL goaltender for the Utah Mammoth.
Player Overview
Karel Vejmelka is currently enjoying a career-best season, establishing himself as an elite goaltender for the Utah Mammoth. Through 64 games, the 30-year-old has compiled an impressive 38-20 record with a 2.75 GAA, highlighted by an outstanding 13.7 GSAx and a league-leading 23.5 GAR.
Despite a career save percentage of 0.899 over 261 games, Vejmelka's current performance far surpasses his previous output. This season marks a significant breakout, demonstrating his ability to consistently steal games for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Utah Mammoth |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 221 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 5, Pick 145 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 38-20-3 | 89.6% | 2.75 | 13.7 | 2 | 23.5 | 4.22 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Karel Vejmelka ranks in the 94th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64 | 38 | 20 | 89.6% | 2.75 | 13.7 | 23.5 |
| 2024-25 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 90.4% | 2.58 | 10.4 | 19.4 |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 89.6% | 3.35 | -11.7 | -5.1 |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 18 | 24 | 89.9% | 3.43 | 8.4 | 18.5 |
| 2021-22 | 52 | 13 | 32 | 89.8% | 3.68 | -17.8 | -7.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Karel Vejmelka has been worth 23.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +13.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.6% save percentage.
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.5 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karel Vejmelka's GAR this season?
Karel Vejmelka has been worth 23.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Karel Vejmelka's GSAx this season?
Karel Vejmelka has saved +13.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Karel Vejmelka's goalie stats this season?
Karel Vejmelka has a 89.6% save percentage and a 2.75 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.