Alex
Nedeljkovic
G · SJS · Above average
- PAL
- 61
- WAR
- 0.6
- Value
- 64
- SV%
- .896
2025-26№ 42 / 98
Alex Nedeljkovic (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Alex Nedeljkovic
#33G
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : January 6, 1996 · Parma, United States
Drafted : 2014 · CAR · round 2, pick #37
Contract : $3,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $1,000,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | San Jose Sharks | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3.23 | .895 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | San Jose Sharks | 40 | 18 | 14 | 2.87 | .896 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 | 14 | 15 | 3.12 | .894 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 | 18 | 7 | 2.97 | .902 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Detroit Red Wings | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3.53 | .895 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Detroit Red Wings | 59 | 20 | 24 | 3.31 | .901 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Carolina Hurricanes | 23 | 15 | 5 | 1.90 | .932 | 3 |
| 2019-20 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3.05 | .887 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | .923 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 226 | 95 | 77 | 2.98 | .902 | 9 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Carolina Hurricanes | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2.17 | .920 | 1 |
| Playoff totals | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2.17 | .920 | 1 | |
Alex Nedeljkovic: our analysis
2025-26 season: 40 GP, 18 W, 14 L, .896 SV%, 2.87 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 0.6 (42nd of 98) · PAL 61, above average.
In 2025-26, Alex Nedeljkovic, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 61 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 0.6 ranks 42nd among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: high danger (95, among the best in the league).
GSAx: -3.7 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 13 in 2024-25 to 61; his WAR went from -1.4 to 0.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 64 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Alex Nedeljkovic's story
Growing up in Cleveland, Nedeljkovic came through the local minor system and played at the 2009 Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament with the Cleveland Junior Barons. He moved into major junior hockey in 2012 with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL, earning the F. W. “Dinty” Moore Trophy as the league's top rookie goaltender and a place on the OHL First All-Rookie Team.
His junior form brought him to the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, where the Carolina Hurricanes took him in the second round, 37th overall. After finishing his junior career and being involved in OHL trades, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Carolina on 27 March 2015 and began his professional career within the Hurricanes’ system, splitting time between ECHL and AHL affiliates.
Nedeljkovic’s pro career includes several uncommon highlights for a netminder: he scored in the ECHL on 30 December 2016 and again in the AHL on 10 March 2018. He made his NHL debut in relief on 17 January 2017 and earned his first NHL start victory on 23 January 2019. He backstopped the Charlotte Checkers during their 2019 Calder Cup run and picked up individual recognition in the AHL along the way.
The 2020–21 NHL season marked his most prominent stretch: multiple shutouts, the league’s Rookie of the Month nod for March, and top-tier goals-against and save-percentage numbers among goalies who played at least 20 games. He finished the year as a Calder Trophy finalist and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Subsequent years saw roster moves — a trade to Detroit in July 2021, a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in 2023 and then a trade to San Jose in July 2025 — and continued notable moments, including scoring his first NHL goal on 17 January 2025.
What defines Nedeljkovic’s career is a blend of conventional goaltending achievements and highly unusual incidents for the position. Alongside solid statistical seasons and playoff contributions, he has compiled a list of rare feats for a goaltender that have shaped his reputation in professional hockey.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 7
- Shots against
- 219
- Saves
- 196
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -1.10 in 22-23, -0.24 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 13 → 61
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 30: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.6
wins above replacement
42 of 98
PAL Rating
61/ 100
Performance · Above average
28 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
64/ 100
Good value
2.50 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 48
- Impact
- 48
- High danger
- 95
- Consistency
- 55
- Workload
- 59
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | 0.6 | 61 | 64 | 2.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | PIT | -1.4 | 13 | 10 | 2.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 0.6 | 31 | 30 | 1.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | DET | -0.8 | 10 | 11 | 3.00 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.6
wins above replacement
-2.6 to 3.2 — 90% interval
42 of 98 goalies
+3.0 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -3.7
- Average → replacement
- +6.7
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | 40 | 0.6 | -2.6 to 3.2 | 42/98 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 38 | -1.4 | -3.7 to 0.8 | 85/99 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 38 | 0.6 | -1.4 to 2.4 | 47/98 |
| 2022-23 | DET | 15 | -0.8 | -2.6 to 0.5 | 90/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .89565th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .78540th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 42.9 %40th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.8128th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.4235th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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STLAlex Nedeljkovic: frequently asked questions
What is Alex Nedeljkovic's record in 2026-27?
Alex Nedeljkovic has 3 wins in 7 games in 2026-27, with a .895 save percentage and a 3.23 goals-against average.
How old is Alex Nedeljkovic?
Alex Nedeljkovic is 30 years old: he was born on January 7, 1996.
How tall is Alex Nedeljkovic, and how much does he weigh?
Alex Nedeljkovic is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Alex Nedeljkovic from?
United States: Alex Nedeljkovic was born in Parma, Ohio, United States.
What team does Alex Nedeljkovic play for?
Alex Nedeljkovic plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 33.
Is Alex Nedeljkovic injured?
No: Alex Nedeljkovic is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Alex Nedeljkovic?
Alex Nedeljkovic produced 0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 42nd of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 61 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Alex Nedeljkovic make?
Alex Nedeljkovic earns $2.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 64 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Alex Nedeljkovic's contract end?
Alex Nedeljkovic's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Alex Nedeljkovic overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 64 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Alex Nedeljkovic a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 42nd of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Alex Nedeljkovic getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 13 in 2024-25 to 61 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Alex Nedeljkovic's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Alex Nedeljkovic has 226 games, 95 wins and 9 shutouts. His best season: 2021-22, with 20 wins.
Where was Alex Nedeljkovic drafted?
Alex Nedeljkovic was drafted 37th overall (round 2) by Carolina Hurricanes in 2014.
How does Alex Nedeljkovic perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Alex Nedeljkovic has 9 games and 4 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Alex Nedeljkovic?
Daniil Tarasov: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Daniil Tarasov's page →Is Alex Nedeljkovic married?
Yes, married to Emma.
What is Alex Nedeljkovic's nationality?
Alex Nedeljkovic is American. Internationally: United States — silver medal at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament U18 (2013).
What awards has Alex Nedeljkovic won?
F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy (2012–13 season) ; OHL First All-Rookie Team (2012–13) ; NHL Rookie of the Month — March 2021 ; Calder Memorial Trophy finalist (June 2021), placed third ; NHL All-Rookie Team (2020–21) ; Goal scored in the ECHL (December 30, 2016) — individual milestone noted ; Goal scored in the AHL (March 10, 2018) — individual milestone noted ; Goal scored in the NHL and first time a goaltender scored and recorded an assist in the same game (January 17, 2025) — unique distinction; and more.
Where did Alex Nedeljkovic play before turning pro?
Played for the Cleveland Junior Barons bantam AAA; played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament (2009); began major junior play in 2012 with the Plymouth Whalers (OHL); also played for the Flint Firebirds and was traded to the Niagara IceDogs in November 2015..
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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