Kevin Lankinen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kevin Lankinen is an NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
Player Overview
Kevin Lankinen, a goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, burst onto the scene with a strong rookie season in 2020-21, achieving a peak GAR of 13.2. However, his career trajectory has since shifted, with his overall GSAx standing at -10.9 across 210 games.
This season, Lankinen has faced significant challenges, posting a 11-27 record in 47 games with a 3.7 GAA and a .875 save percentage. His current GSAx of -14.0 and GAR of -6.3 reflect a difficult campaign, indicating he has struggled to provide consistent netminding.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 11-27-5 | 87.5% | 3.70 | -14.0 | 0 | -6.3 | -1.13 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Kevin Lankinen ranks in the 10th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 47 | 11 | 27 | 87.5% | 3.70 | -14.0 | -6.3 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 25 | 15 | 90.2% | 2.62 | 1.7 | 9.7 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 90.8% | 2.82 | 5.8 | 9.4 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 91.6% | 2.75 | 7.4 | 10.9 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 8 | 15 | 89.1% | 3.50 | -17.7 | -11.9 |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 17 | 14 | 90.9% | 3.01 | 6.0 | 13.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kevin Lankinen has been worth -6.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -14 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.5% save percentage.
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.2 in 2020-21.
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 -6.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
What is Kevin Lankinen's GSAx this season?
Kevin Lankinen has saved -14 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Kevin Lankinen's goalie stats this season?
Kevin Lankinen has a 87.5% save percentage and a 3.7 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.