Anton
Forsberg
G · LAK · Above average
- PAL
- 69
- WAR
- 2.3
- Value
- 74
- SV%
- .910
2025-26№ 28 / 98
Anton Forsberg (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Anton Forsberg
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : November 26, 1992 · Härnösand, Sweden
Drafted : 2011 · CBJ · round 7, pick #188
Contract : $2,250,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2.51 | .902 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 36 | 16 | 12 | 2.57 | .910 | 3 |
| 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 30 | 11 | 12 | 2.72 | .901 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 30 | 15 | 12 | 3.21 | .890 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | 28 | 11 | 11 | 3.26 | .902 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | 46 | 22 | 17 | 2.82 | .917 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Ottawa Senators | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3.21 | .909 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.35 | .897 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 35 | 10 | 16 | 2.97 | .908 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.10 | .852 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3.03 | .907 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4.69 | .866 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 232 | 90 | 97 | 2.95 | .905 | 11 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2.70 | .909 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2.70 | .909 | 0 | |
Anton Forsberg: our analysis
2025-26 season: 36 GP, 16 W, 12 L, .910 SV%, 2.57 GAA, 3 SO. WAR 2.3 (28th of 98) · PAL 69, above average.
In 2025-26, Anton Forsberg, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 69 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 2.3 ranks 28th among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: high danger (85, among the best in the league) and impact (62, above average).
GSAx: +5.8 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 40 in 2024-25 to 69; his WAR went from 0.8 to 2.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 74 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Anton Forsberg's story
Raised in Härnösand, Anton Forsberg climbed through local youth programs and made the leap into Sweden’s senior ranks with MODO early in his career. A season-long loan to Södertälje gave him a platform to post strong numbers in HockeyAllsvenskan, and those performances helped lead to his selection at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, 188th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Forsberg signed an entry-level deal with Columbus in May 2013 and moved to North America the following year, beginning with the Springfield Falcons in the AHL. He made his North American professional debut in April 2014 and split time between Springfield and Columbus over the next seasons, earning AHL recognition and a call-up to the NHL on multiple occasions. His AHL play drew an All-Star selection and monthly honours.
A defining chapter came in 2015–16 with the Lake Erie Monsters. Forsberg started the playoffs and went unbeaten through nine postseason starts as the Monsters lifted the Calder Cup, a run that secured him an organizational extension. After that success he became part of a high-profile trade that sent him to Chicago in June 2017; he signed a two-year deal there and moved into the Blackhawks’ net when injuries opened the door. Subsequent moves included a trade to Carolina in 2019 and a series of waiver claims and short stints with several clubs.
Forsberg spent significant time with the Ottawa Senators, where he moved between backup and starter roles, recorded his first NHL shutout with the team and agreed to a three-year extension in March 2022. Later, as a free agent, he signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings in July 2025 to serve as Darcy Kuemper’s backup and then saw opportunities to start during the season and playoffs.
On the international stage, Forsberg was part of Sweden’s gold-medal squad at the 2012 World Junior Championship. In net he combines quick, compact movement with playoff-tested composure, built from years of alternating between the AHL and NHL and from leading a Calder Cup run where he won every postseason start.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 5
- Shots against
- 143
- Saves
- 129
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.2 %
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Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.04 in 22-23, +0.40 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 40 → 69
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 33: the age when performance usually declines
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
2.3
wins above replacement
28 of 98
PAL Rating
69/ 100
Performance · Above average
22 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
74/ 100
Good value
2.25 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 61
- Impact
- 62
- High danger
- 85
- Consistency
- 51
- Workload
- 50
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 | LAK | 2.3 | 69 | 74 | 2.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 0.8 | 40 | 33 | 2.75 M$ |
| 2023-24 | OTT | -1.0 | 15 | 9 | 2.75 M$ |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 0.8 | 37 | 27 | 2.75 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.3
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 5.4 — 90% interval
28 of 98 goalies
+12.1 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +5.8
- Average → replacement
- +6.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 36 | 2.3 | -0.5 to 5.4 | 28/98 |
| 2024-25 | OTT | 29 | 0.8 | -1.2 to 4.3 | 39/99 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 30 | -1.0 | -3.9 to 3.3 | 84/98 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 28 | 0.8 | -2.0 to 3.6 | 40/107 |
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 %
- .90272nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .85278th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 80.0 %97th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 1.795th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.7222nd 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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SJSAnton Forsberg: frequently asked questions
What is Anton Forsberg's record in 2026-27?
Anton Forsberg has 0 wins in 6 games in 2026-27, with a .902 save percentage and a 2.51 goals-against average.
How old is Anton Forsberg?
Anton Forsberg is 33 years old: he was born on November 27, 1992.
How tall is Anton Forsberg, and how much does he weigh?
Anton Forsberg is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Anton Forsberg from?
Sweden: Anton Forsberg was born in Härnösand, Sweden.
What team does Anton Forsberg play for?
Anton Forsberg plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at G, wearing number 31.
Is Anton Forsberg injured?
No: Anton Forsberg is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Anton Forsberg?
Anton Forsberg produced 2.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 28th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 69 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Anton Forsberg make?
Anton Forsberg earns $2.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 74 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Anton Forsberg's contract end?
Anton Forsberg's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Anton Forsberg overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 74 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Anton Forsberg a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 28th 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 Anton Forsberg getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 40 in 2024-25 to 69 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Anton Forsberg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Anton Forsberg has 232 games, 90 wins and 11 shutouts. His best season: 2021-22, with 22 wins.
Where was Anton Forsberg drafted?
Anton Forsberg was drafted 188th overall (round 7) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011.
How does Anton Forsberg perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Anton Forsberg has 4 games and 0 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Anton Forsberg?
Joonas Korpisalo: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Joonas Korpisalo's page →Is Anton Forsberg related to anyone famous?
Yes: null (father, trainer and chiropractor for a professional ice hockey team in Sweden).
What is Anton Forsberg's nationality?
Anton Forsberg is Swedish. Internationally: Team Sweden: gold at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
What awards has Anton Forsberg won?
AHL Goaltender of the Month (November 2014) ; Selected to the AHL All-Star Classic (2015) ; Selected to the AHL All-Star Classic (2017).
How many championships has Anton Forsberg won?
1: 2016 Calder Cup with the Lake Erie Monsters.
Where did Anton Forsberg play before turning pro?
Modo Hockey (youth; senior debut with Modo in 2011–12); loaned to Södertälje SK (2012–13).
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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