Darcy
Kuemper
G · LAK · Around average
- PAL
- 45
- WAR
- -0.0
- Value
- 38
- SV%
- .891
2025-26№ 55 / 98
Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Darcy Kuemper
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 4, 1990 · Saskatoon, Canada
Drafted : 2009 · MIN · round 6, pick #161
Contract : $5,250,000 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Los Angeles Kings | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3.53 | .878 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 50 | 19 | 14 | 2.78 | .891 | 3 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 50 | 31 | 11 | 2.02 | .922 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 33 | 13 | 14 | 3.31 | .890 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 57 | 22 | 26 | 2.87 | .909 | 5 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Avalanche | 57 | 37 | 12 | 2.54 | .921 | 5 |
| 2020-21 | Arizona Coyotes | 27 | 10 | 11 | 2.56 | .907 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 29 | 16 | 11 | 2.22 | .928 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 55 | 27 | 20 | 2.33 | .925 | 5 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3.22 | .899 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 10 | 1 | 2.10 | .932 | 3 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Wild | 18 | 8 | 5 | 3.13 | .902 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 6 | 7 | 2.43 | .915 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 14 | 12 | 2.60 | .905 | 3 |
| 2013-14 | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 12 | 8 | 2.43 | .915 | 2 |
| 2012-13 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2.08 | .916 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 499 | 233 | 164 | 2.58 | .912 | 39 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3.74 | .889 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2.57 | .902 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3.47 | .913 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Minnesota Wild | 1 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2.03 | .913 | 1 |
| 2012-13 | Minnesota Wild | 2 | — | — | 3.27 | .879 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 40 | 19 | 14 | 2.89 | .904 | 2 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2021-22
Darcy Kuemper: our analysis
2025-26 season: 50 GP, 19 W, 14 L, .891 SV%, 2.78 GAA, 3 SO. WAR -0.0 (55th of 98) · PAL 45, around average.
In 2025-26, Darcy Kuemper, 36, posts a PAL Rating of 45 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of -0.0 ranks 55th among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: workload (75, well above average). On the other hand, impact (22, well below average) and high danger (35, below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -8.3 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 98 in 2024-25, against 45 now; his WAR went from 6.7 to -0.0.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 38 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Darcy Kuemper's story
Growing up in Saskatoon, Kuemper chose the crease early—by age 10 he decided to be a full-time goaltender and worked his way through local U18 clubs where his play began to attract scouts. His youth stopovers with the Saskatoon Contacts and Blazers set the foundation for a junior career in the WHL.
Selected 45th in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft by Spokane, Kuemper was later traded to Red Deer in December 2007 and took over the starting job during the 2008–09 campaign. Over three seasons with the Rebels he developed into an elite junior netminder, finishing 2010–11 with 45 wins, a 1.86 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage, honours that earned him the Del Wilson Trophy and CHL recognition as top goaltender.
The Minnesota Wild picked him 161st overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and Kuemper turned pro with an entry-level deal in 2011. After stints in the minors and early recalls to Minnesota, he gradually established himself in the NHL, experiencing playoffs duty and sharing starts amid competition and injuries. A one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings in 2017 preceded a trade to the Arizona Coyotes, where he posted a career-high 55 games in 2018–19 and finished among the Vezina finalists.
Traded to Colorado in July 2021, Kuemper produced his best regular season numbers in 2021–22—37 wins and five shutouts—and was a central figure in the Avalanche’s run to the Stanley Cup that year. He signed a five-year deal with Washington in 2022 and was traded back to Los Angeles in 2024. Internationally, he backstopped Canada to gold at the 2021 World Championship and was named to Canada’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he helped the team to a silver medal.
Kuemper’s style blends disciplined positioning with timely reflexes; whether starting long stretches or stepping in as a reliable backup, he is known for making crucial saves in high-leverage moments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 10
- Shots against
- 271
- Saves
- 238
- %ARR / SV%
- 87.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.28 in 22-23, -0.44 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 98 → 45
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 36: 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
-0.0
wins above replacement
55 of 98
PAL Rating
45/ 100
Performance · Around average
39 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
38/ 100
Poor return
5.25 M$ · expected PAL 56
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- Efficiency
- 36
- Impact
- 22
- High danger
- 35
- Consistency
- 48
- Workload
- 75
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 | -0.0 | 45 | 38 | 5.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 6.7 | 98 | 94 | 5.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | -0.9 | 19 | 12 | 5.25 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 3.1 | 79 | 69 | 5.25 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-3.1 to 3.5 — 90% interval
55 of 98 goalies
-0.2 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -8.3
- Average → replacement
- +8.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 50 | -0.0 | -3.1 to 3.5 | 55/98 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 47 | 6.7 | 4.1 to 9.4 | 3/99 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 33 | -0.9 | -4.2 to 3.4 | 83/98 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 57 | 3.1 | -0.8 to 6.8 | 15/107 |
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 %
- .88539th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .83369th percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 55.6 %71st percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.7088th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.2458th 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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COLDarcy Kuemper: frequently asked questions
What is Darcy Kuemper's record in 2026-27?
Darcy Kuemper has 5 wins in 10 games in 2026-27, with a .878 save percentage and a 3.53 goals-against average.
How old is Darcy Kuemper?
Darcy Kuemper is 36 years old: he was born on May 5, 1990.
How tall is Darcy Kuemper, and how much does he weigh?
Darcy Kuemper is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Darcy Kuemper from?
Canada: Darcy Kuemper was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
What team does Darcy Kuemper play for?
Darcy Kuemper plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at G, wearing number 35.
Is Darcy Kuemper injured?
No: Darcy Kuemper is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Darcy Kuemper?
Darcy Kuemper produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 55th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 45 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Darcy Kuemper make?
Darcy Kuemper earns $5.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 38 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Darcy Kuemper's contract end?
Darcy Kuemper's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Darcy Kuemper overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 38 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Darcy Kuemper a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 55th 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 Darcy Kuemper getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 98 in 2024-25 to 45 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Darcy Kuemper's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Darcy Kuemper has 499 games, 233 wins and 39 shutouts. His best season: 2021-22, with 37 wins.
Where was Darcy Kuemper drafted?
Darcy Kuemper was drafted 161st overall (round 6) by Minnesota Wild in 2009.
How does Darcy Kuemper perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Darcy Kuemper has 40 games and 19 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Darcy Kuemper?
Joseph Woll: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Joseph Woll's page →What is Darcy Kuemper's nationality?
Darcy Kuemper is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — gold medal at the 2021 World Championship; silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Darcy Kuemper won?
Del Wilson Trophy (WHL top goaltender), 2010–11 season ; CHL Goaltender of the Year, 2010–11 season ; Vezina Trophy finalist, 2024–25 season.
How many championships has Darcy Kuemper won?
1: Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, 2022.
Where did Darcy Kuemper play before turning pro?
Saskatoon Contacts and Saskatoon Blazers (SMAAAHL) — noted in the 2005–06 season; Red Deer Rebels (WHL), began WHL play in 2008–09 and played three seasons with Red Deer.
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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