Samuel Ersson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Samuel Ersson is an NHL goaltender for the Ottawa Senators.
Player Overview
A goaltender who showed flashes of potential, Samuel Ersson has compiled a 65-50 record with 7 shutouts over 143 career games for the Ottawa Senators. The 26-year-old netminder's most effective season saw a 3.4 GAR in 2022-23, despite a career save percentage of .884 and a -38.7 GSAx.
This season, Ersson has faced significant challenges, reflected in his current -9.4 GAR. Through 33 games, he holds a 14-11 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .870 save percentage, contributing a -13.8 GSAx.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 5, Pick 143 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 14-11-5 | 87.0% | 3.12 | -13.8 | 0 | -9.4 | -1.68 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Samuel Ersson ranks in the 8th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 33 | 14 | 11 | 87.0% | 3.12 | -13.8 | -9.4 |
| 2024-25 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 88.3% | 3.14 | -17.6 | -10.6 |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 23 | 19 | 89.0% | 2.82 | -8.7 | -1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 89.9% | 3.07 | 1.5 | 3.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Samuel Ersson has been worth -9.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 8th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -13.8 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.0% save percentage.
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.4 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 Samuel Ersson's GAR this season?
Samuel Ersson has been worth -9.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 8th percentile of NHL players.
What is Samuel Ersson's GSAx this season?
Samuel Ersson has saved -13.8 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Samuel Ersson's goalie stats this season?
Samuel Ersson has a 87.0% save percentage and a 3.12 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.