Kevin Lankinen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kevin Lankinen is an NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Kevin Lankinen has appeared in 9 games with a 1-8-0 record and a 80.5% save percentage. He is at -13.8 goals saved above expected, 65th of 65 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
Kevin Lankinen is a goaltender in his prime who takes a share of the starts. His overall impact in goal is modest.
Lankinen has a tendency to give up soft goals from distance, which can challenge his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | April 28, 1995 (age 31) in Helsinki, Finland |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1-8-0 | 80.5% | 6.03 | -13.8 | 0 | -12.5 | -2.24 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Kevin Lankinen ranks in the 1th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 2 | 29 | 177 | 43 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 80.8% | 6.03 | 0 | -13.8 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 80.5% | 6.03 | -13.8 | -12.5 |
| 2025-26 | 47 | 11 | 27 | 87.5% | 3.70 | -20.4 | -12.7 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 25 | 15 | 90.2% | 2.62 | 6.2 | 14.3 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 90.8% | 2.82 | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 91.6% | 2.75 | 5.4 | 8.9 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 8 | 15 | 89.1% | 3.50 | -24.5 | -18.6 |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 17 | 14 | 90.9% | 3.01 | 2.3 | 9.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Kevin Lankinen has been worth -12.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -13.8 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 80.5% save percentage.
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.3 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Lankinen's GAR this season?
Kevin Lankinen has been worth -12.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
What is Kevin Lankinen's WAR this season?
Kevin Lankinen has been worth about -2.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Kevin Lankinen's GSAx this season?
Kevin Lankinen has saved -13.8 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Kevin Lankinen's goalie stats this season?
Kevin Lankinen has a 80.5% save percentage and a 6.03 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is Kevin Lankinen a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Kevin Lankinen grades below average this season with -12.5 GAR, in the 1st percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
How tall is Kevin Lankinen, and how much does he weigh?
Kevin Lankinen is 6'2" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born April 28, 1995 (age 31) in Helsinki, Finland.
How many shots has Kevin Lankinen faced in 2026-27?
Kevin Lankinen has made 177 saves on 220 shots (a 80.8% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of Kevin Lankinen's saves come at even strength?
146 of Kevin Lankinen's 177 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.