Dustin
Tokarski
G
- WAR
- 0.0
- SV%
- .902
2024-25№ 50 / 99
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Dustin Tokarski
Retired 2026#34G
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : September 15, 1989 · Watson, Canada
Drafted : 2008 · TBL · round 5, pick #122
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Carolina Hurricanes | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2.18 | .902 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3.44 | .897 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 29 | 10 | 12 | 3.27 | .899 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3.54 | .904 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | 1 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3.18 | .878 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2.75 | .910 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.84 | .946 | 1 |
| 2011-12 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3.45 | .879 | 0 |
| 2009-10 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | — | — | 4.06 | .813 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 86 | 27 | 36 | 3.08 | .902 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | Montréal Canadiens | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.60 | .916 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.60 | .916 | 0 | |
Dustin Tokarski: our analysis
2024-25 season: 6 GP, 4 W, 2 L, .902 SV%, 2.18 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 0.0 (50th of 99).
In 2024-25, Dustin Tokarski, 37, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 50th among 99 regulars, in the bottom half.
GSAx: -0.7 (goals saved above expected).
Dustin Tokarski's story
Having grown up in Watson after being born in Humboldt, Tokarski first made a name for himself by carrying the Spokane Chiefs to the 2008 Memorial Cup. As the Chiefs’ starter he played every postseason game en route to the Ed Chynoweth Cup, then produced a 53-save performance in the Memorial Cup final that earned him the tournament’s top goaltender and MVP honours. Earlier, he had helped the Prince Albert Mintos capture the Telus Cup, marking him out early in his junior career.
Selected 122nd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2008 draft, Tokarski turned pro with the organization’s AHL affiliate and spent most of 2009–10 in Norfolk. He made his NHL debut in January 2010 and recorded his first NHL start in 2012, the same season Norfolk won the Calder Cup. Those AHL successes were an important part of his progression toward a regular professional life split between the NHL and the AHL.
A trade to Montreal in February 2013 brought him into a playoff spotlight in 2014 when he was called upon to replace Carey Price; Tokarski started multiple games against the New York Rangers and picked up key wins before the Canadiens were eliminated. Over the next years he moved through several organizations — Anaheim, Philadelphia, New York Rangers on a contract, Charlotte (where he won a second Calder Cup in 2019) — often serving as a reliable veteran presence in the AHL while remaining available to NHL clubs.
Tokarski later signed short-term deals with other NHL organizations, returned to Buffalo, and continued to alternate between NHL recalls and AHL assignments. He also extended his career with stints in European leagues before finishing his on-ice career and transitioning into a scouting role with the Carolina Hurricanes. On the international stage he backstopped Canada at the 2009 World Junior Championship, turning in a standout performance in the gold-medal game as Canada claimed a fifth straight title.
In play, Tokarski combined steadiness with an ability to peak in important games; his résumé is built around tournament and playoff performances where he repeatedly gave his teams dependable goaltending when the pressure rose.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 6
- Shots against
- 132
- Saves
- 119
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2024-25
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, 2024-25
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.0
wins above replacement
-0.7 to 0.7 — 90% interval
50 of 99 goalies
+0.2 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -0.7
- Average → replacement
- +0.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CAR | 6 | 0.0 | -0.7 to 0.7 | 50/99 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 4 | 0.1 | -0.3 to 0.5 | 60/107 |
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 %
- .90251st percentileleague avg. .900
- High-danger save %
- .82475th percentileleague avg. .805
- Games above .900
- 50.0 %43rd percentileleague avg. 51.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.0161st percentileleague avg. 2.93
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.8488th percentileleague avg. 0.12
Save % by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Saves | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | @ BUF | — | 3 | 57:43 |
| January 10, 2025 | vs VAN | — | 0 | 60:00 |
| January 5, 2025 | vs PIT | — | 3 | 61:30 |
| December 28, 2024 | vs NJD | — | 2 | 59:41 |
| December 23, 2024 | @ NSH | — | 4 | 59:25 |
Dustin Tokarski: frequently asked questions
What is Dustin Tokarski's record in 2024-25?
Dustin Tokarski has 4 wins in 6 games in 2024-25, with a .902 save percentage and a 2.18 goals-against average.
How old is Dustin Tokarski?
Dustin Tokarski is 37 years old: he was born on September 16, 1989.
How tall is Dustin Tokarski, and how much does he weigh?
Dustin Tokarski is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Dustin Tokarski from?
Canada: Dustin Tokarski was born in Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada.
How good is Dustin Tokarski?
Dustin Tokarski produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 50th of 99 players at his position in the NHL.
Is Dustin Tokarski a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 50th of 99 players at his position in the NHL in 2024-25. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Dustin Tokarski's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Dustin Tokarski has 86 games, 27 wins and 3 shutouts. His best season: 2021-22, with 10 wins.
Where was Dustin Tokarski drafted?
Dustin Tokarski was drafted 122nd overall (round 5) by Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008.
How does Dustin Tokarski perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Dustin Tokarski has 5 games and 2 wins in his career.
What is Dustin Tokarski's nationality?
Dustin Tokarski is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold medal at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (Canada's fifth consecutive gold).
What awards has Dustin Tokarski won?
Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as top goaltender of the Memorial Cup tournament, 2008 ; Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as most valuable player of the Memorial Cup, 2008.
How many championships has Dustin Tokarski won?
4: Telus Cup (Canada's midget championship) with the Prince Albert Mintos, 2006; Memorial Cup with the Spokane Chiefs (CHL), 2008; AHL Calder Cup with the Norfolk Admirals, 2012; AHL Calder Cup with the Charlotte Checkers, 2019.
Where did Dustin Tokarski play before turning pro?
Prince Albert Mintos (midget; Telus Cup champions in 2006) then Spokane Chiefs (WHL), took over as the Chiefs' starting goaltender in the 2007–08 season.
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