Nikita Tolopilo — Stats & Advanced Analytics

Nikita Tolopilo is an NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.

Player Overview

Nikita Tolopilo is a towering undrafted goaltender, standing 6'6" and weighing 229 pounds, who has seen limited NHL action over two seasons. In 23 career games, he has posted a 7-12 record with a .882 save percentage, indicating a struggle to consistently stop pucks at this level.

His current season reflects these difficulties, with a 6-11 record across 21 games, a 3.61 goals against average, and a .881 save percentage. Tolopilo's -5.7 GSAx and -2.2 GAR in the current season suggest he has been a liability in net, and his peak GAR of 0.1 shows he has yet to establish positive value in the league.

Player Profile

Position	Goaltender
Team	Vancouver Canucks
Shoots / Catches	L
Height	6'6"
Weight	229 lb

2025-26 Season Stats

GP	Record	SV%	GAA	GSAx	SO	GAR	WAR
21	6-11-2	88.1%	3.61	-5.7	0	-2.2	-0.39

Among NHL goaltenders, Nikita Tolopilo ranks in the 27th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).

Career by Season (Regular Season)

Season	GP	W	L	SV%	GAA	GSAx	GAR
2025-26	21	6	11	88.1%	3.61	-5.7	-2.2
2024-25	2	1	1	88.5%	2.15	-0.1	0.1

Analysis

In the 2025-26 season Nikita Tolopilo has been worth -2.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 27th percentile leaguewide.

His value comes from stopping -5.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 88.1% save percentage.

All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nikita Tolopilo's GAR this season?

Nikita Tolopilo has been worth -2.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 27th percentile of NHL players.

What is Nikita Tolopilo's GSAx this season?

Nikita Tolopilo has saved -5.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.

What are Nikita Tolopilo's goalie stats this season?

Nikita Tolopilo has a 88.1% save percentage and a 3.61 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.