Carl
Lindbom
G · VGK · Very poor
- PAL
- 3
- WAR
- -0.5
- Value
- 7
- SV%
- .873
2025-26№ 75 / 98
Carl Lindbom (Vegas Golden Knights) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Carl Lindbom
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 84 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 19, 2003 · Stockholm, Sweden
Drafted : 2021 · VGK · round 7, pick #222
Contract : $900,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Vegas Golden Knights | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3.00 | .873 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3.00 | .873 | 0 | |
Carl Lindbom: our analysis
2025-26 season: 8 GP, 2 W, 4 L, .873 SV%, 3.00 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -0.5 (75th of 98) · PAL 3, very poor.
In 2025-26, Carl Lindbom, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 3 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 75th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, workload (0, among the weakest in the league) and consistency (1, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -4.1 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 7 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Carl Lindbom's story
Raised through Djurgårdens IF's youth ranks, Carl Lindbom developed his basic goaltending skills and competitive instincts within that Swedish club before moving into professional play. Born on 20 May 2003, he came up in an environment that prepared him for domestic senior hockey and attention from NHL scouts.
Lindbom stepped onto the SHL stage in the 2021–22 season, the same year he was chosen in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Taken in the seventh round, 222nd overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights, he entered the Knights' prospect pool while continuing to build his résumé in Sweden.
He earned a starting assignment for Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan during 2022–23, a campaign that led Vegas to sign him to a three-year entry-level contract on 1 June 2023. The organization loaned him to Färjestad BK for the 2023–24 season, and he spent 2024–25 with Vegas' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, gaining North American professional experience.
A chance at the NHL came early in the 2025–26 season when Vegas recalled him on 22 October 2025 after an injury to the club's starting goalie. Lindbom made his NHL debut on 26 October, turning aside 26 of 28 shots in a 2–1 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He recorded his first NHL win on 29 November, stopping 18 of 21 shots in a 4–3 victory over San Jose, then returned to the AHL the following day as the team adjusted its goaltending roster. As a restricted free agent, he agreed to a three-year extension with Vegas on 28 June 2026.
A netminder by trade, Lindbom's career so far is defined by steady progression through Sweden's systems into the North American professional ranks and by his ability to make key saves when given NHL opportunities. His record shows the transition from domestic starter to NHL prospect and occasional NHL performer.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 8
- Shots against
- 189
- Saves
- 165
- %ARR / SV%
- 87.3 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
1070
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
25/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
20/ 80
Limited NHL upside
Ceiling: 0.0 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
0 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
0.0
the most likely outcome
NHLe
—
No equivalency for goalies
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
-0.5
wins above replacement
75 of 98
PAL Rating
3/ 100
Performance · Very poor
71 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
7/ 100
Very poor return
0.84 M$ · expected PAL 46
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- Efficiency
- 19
- Impact
- 43
- High danger
- 9
- Consistency
- 1
- Workload
- 0
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.5
wins above replacement
-1.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
75 of 98 goalies
-2.8 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -4.1
- Average → replacement
- +1.3
In goals.
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 %
- .8735th percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .78419th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 12.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.7525th percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.2525th percentileleague avg. 0.11
Save % by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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COLCarl Lindbom: frequently asked questions
What is Carl Lindbom's record in 2025-26?
Carl Lindbom has 2 wins in 8 games in 2025-26, with a .873 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average.
How old is Carl Lindbom?
Carl Lindbom is 23 years old: he was born on May 20, 2003.
How tall is Carl Lindbom, and how much does he weigh?
Carl Lindbom is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Carl Lindbom from?
Sweden: Carl Lindbom was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
What team does Carl Lindbom play for?
Carl Lindbom plays for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL, at G, wearing number 30.
Is Carl Lindbom injured?
No: Carl Lindbom is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Carl Lindbom?
Carl Lindbom produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 75th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 3 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Carl Lindbom make?
Carl Lindbom earns $840K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 7 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Carl Lindbom's contract end?
Carl Lindbom's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Carl Lindbom overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 7 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Carl Lindbom a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 75th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Carl Lindbom's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Carl Lindbom has 8 games, 2 wins and 0 shutouts.
Where was Carl Lindbom drafted?
Carl Lindbom was drafted 222nd overall (round 7) by Vegas Golden Knights in 2021.
How does Carl Lindbom perform in the playoffs?
Carl Lindbom has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Carl Lindbom's nationality?
Carl Lindbom is Swedish.
Where did Carl Lindbom play before turning pro?
Played as a youth within the Djurgårdens IF organization; made his professional debut in the SHL in the 2021–22 season..
See also: his Vegas Golden Knights teammates
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