Vitek Vanecek — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Vitek Vanecek is an NHL goaltender for the New York Islanders.
Player Overview
Vitek Vanecek is an experienced goaltender with 210 career games and 101 wins over six seasons. While he achieved a strong peak GAR of 15.1 in 2022-23, his career save percentage sits at 0.900 with a significant career GSAx of -25.9, indicating inconsistency in his overall performance.
Currently, Vanecek is enduring a difficult season, reflected in a 5-13 record across 22 games. His current 0.883 save percentage and -5.3 GSAx suggest he is struggling to provide reliable netminding for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 184 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 39 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 5-13-3 | 88.3% | 2.93 | -5.3 | 1 | -2.2 | -0.40 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Vitek Vanecek ranks in the 24th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 88.3% | 2.93 | -5.3 | -2.2 |
| 2024-25 | 25 | 5 | 14 | 88.4% | 3.44 | -6.4 | -2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 17 | 9 | 89.0% | 3.18 | -14.6 | -9.5 |
| 2022-23 | 52 | 33 | 11 | 91.1% | 2.45 | 7.1 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | 42 | 20 | 12 | 90.8% | 2.67 | 2.4 | 9.1 |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 21 | 10 | 90.8% | 2.69 | -9.1 | -2.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Vitek Vanecek has been worth -2.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 24th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -5.3 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 88.3% save percentage.
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.1 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 Vitek Vanecek's GAR this season?
Vitek Vanecek has been worth -2.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 24th percentile of NHL players.
What is Vitek Vanecek's GSAx this season?
Vitek Vanecek has saved -5.3 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Vitek Vanecek's goalie stats this season?
Vitek Vanecek has a 88.3% save percentage and a 2.93 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.