Erik
Portillo
G · LAK
- WAR
- 0.5
- SV%
- .966
2024-25№ 44 / 99
Erik Portillo (Los Angeles Kings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Erik Portillo
HEIGHT : 198 cm · WEIGHT : 99 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : September 2, 2000 · Gothenburg, Sweden
Drafted : 2019 · BUF · round 3, pick #67
Contract : $783,333 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract (Extension) · UFA (Group 6)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.02 | .966 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.02 | .966 | 0 | |
Erik Portillo: our analysis
2024-25 season: 1 GP, 1 W, 0 L, .966 SV%, 1.02 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 0.5 (44th of 99).
In 2024-25, Erik Portillo, 26, his WAR of 0.5 ranks 44th among 99 regulars, in the top half.
GSAx: +2.1 (goals saved above expected).
Erik Portillo's story
During 2019–20 Portillo stood out in the USHL with the Dubuque Fighting Saints, finishing the year with one of the stingiest goals-against averages and a .915 save percentage. That campaign earned him first-team All-USHL honours and the league's Goaltender of the Year award, marking him as a goaltender ready to step up to collegiate competition.
He moved on to the University of Michigan for the 2020–21 season, initially appearing in relief before getting starts as a freshman and posting strong numbers in limited action. As a sophomore in 2021–22 he became the Wolverines' workhorse, compiling 31 wins while leading the nation in total saves and ranking highly in minutes and win percentage. He recorded his first collegiate shutout on 28 October 2021 and was the standout performer in the 2022 Big Ten tournament, going 4–0 with 90 saves on 95 shots and earning tournament Most Outstanding Player recognition.
Selected 67th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2019 draft, Portillo opted not to sign with Buffalo after college. His NHL rights were traded to the Los Angeles Kings on 1 March 2023. He joined the organization on an amateur tryout with the Ontario Reign on 10 April 2023 and shortly after signed a two-year entry-level deal with the Kings. In his AHL rookie season he posted a 24–11–3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .918 save percentage, the 24 wins being the most by a rookie netminder in Reign history.
Portillo agreed to a three-year extension with the Kings on 25 August 2024. He began 2024–25 in Ontario before an emergency recall on 15 November; his NHL debut came on 29 November 2024 in a 2–1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, where he made 28 saves and recorded his first NHL win despite a brief removal after his skate blade was dislodged. Internationally, he helped Sweden capture bronze at the 2020 World Junior Championship. Statistically and stylistically, Portillo has shown an ability to handle a heavy workload and to produce consistent save rates over long stretches, qualities reflected in his collegiate and AHL totals.
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Advanced stats
- Starts
- 1
- Shots against
- 29
- Saves
- 28
- %ARR / SV%
- 96.6 %
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.
0.5
wins above replacement
0.5 to 1.8 — 90% interval
44 of 99 goalies
+2.3 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +2.1
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
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 %
- .966100th percentileleague avg. .900
- High-danger save %
- .900100th percentileleague avg. .805
- Games above .900
- 100.0 %100th percentileleague avg. 51.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.050th percentileleague avg. 2.93
- Goal differential per 60
- 1.0290th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2024 | @ ANA | — | 1 | 58:37 |
Erik Portillo: frequently asked questions
What is Erik Portillo's record in 2024-25?
Erik Portillo has 1 win in 1 game in 2024-25, with a .966 save percentage and a 1.02 goals-against average.
How old is Erik Portillo?
Erik Portillo is 26 years old: he was born on September 3, 2000.
How tall is Erik Portillo, and how much does he weigh?
Erik Portillo is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Erik Portillo from?
Sweden: Erik Portillo was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.
What team does Erik Portillo play for?
Erik Portillo plays for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, at G, wearing number 1.
Is Erik Portillo injured?
No: Erik Portillo is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Erik Portillo?
Erik Portillo produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024-25, 44th of 99 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Erik Portillo make?
Erik Portillo carries a cap hit of $783K per season, on a contract worth $2.4M in total over 3 years.
When does Erik Portillo's contract end?
Erik Portillo's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Erik Portillo a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 44th 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 Erik Portillo's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Erik Portillo has 1 game, 1 win and 0 shutouts.
Where was Erik Portillo drafted?
Erik Portillo was drafted 67th overall (round 3) by Buffalo Sabres in 2019.
How does Erik Portillo perform in the playoffs?
Erik Portillo has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Erik Portillo's nationality?
Erik Portillo is Swedish. Internationally: represented Sweden at the 2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a bronze medal.
What awards has Erik Portillo won?
named USHL Goaltender of the Year (2019–20 season) ; named First Team All-USHL (2019–20 season) ; named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team and tournament Most Outstanding Player (2022 Big Ten tournament) ; named Second-Team All-Big Ten (2021–22 season) ; named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award (2021–22 season) ; finalist for the Big Ten Goaltender of the Year (2021–22 season).
How many championships has Erik Portillo won?
2: Big Ten Tournament champion with the University of Michigan (2021–22); Big Ten Tournament champion with the University of Michigan (2022–23).
Where did Erik Portillo play before turning pro?
Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL), 2019–20; University of Michigan, 2020–23.
See also: his Los Angeles Kings teammates
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