Thatcher Demko — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Thatcher Demko is an NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
Player Overview
Thatcher Demko is an established starting goaltender, now in his ninth season, with 261 career games played. This season, he has appeared in 20 games, posting an 8-10 record with a 2.9 goals-against average and an .895 save percentage.
While these numbers are a slight dip from his career .909 save percentage and peak 31.9 GAR, he continues to provide positive value with a 3.5 GAR and 0.4 goals saved above expected this season. Over his career, he has accumulated 134 wins and 10 shutouts.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 36 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 8-10-1 | 89.5% | 2.90 | 0.4 | 1 | 3.5 | 0.63 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Thatcher Demko ranks in the 61th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 89.5% | 2.90 | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 88.9% | 2.90 | -2.6 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 35 | 14 | 91.8% | 2.45 | 15.3 | 24.2 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 90.1% | 3.16 | -4.8 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 64 | 33 | 22 | 91.5% | 2.72 | 20.1 | 31.9 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 16 | 18 | 91.5% | 2.85 | 14.7 | 21.7 |
| 2019-20 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 90.5% | 3.06 | 4.0 | 9.0 |
| 2018-19 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 91.3% | 2.81 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86.7% | 3.91 | -1.6 | -1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Thatcher Demko has been worth 3.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +0.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 89.5% save percentage.
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 31.9 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thatcher Demko's GAR this season?
Thatcher Demko has been worth 3.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players.
What is Thatcher Demko's GSAx this season?
Thatcher Demko has saved +0.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Thatcher Demko's goalie stats this season?
Thatcher Demko has a 89.5% save percentage and a 2.9 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.