Joonas
Korpisalo
G · NYR · Around average
- PAL
- 59
- WAR
- 1.5
- Value
- 58
- SV%
- .894
2025-26№ 32 / 98
Joonas Korpisalo (New York Rangers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Joonas Korpisalo
#70G
New York Rangers
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : April 27, 1994 · Pori, Finland
Drafted : 2012 · CBJ · round 3, pick #62
Contract : $4,000,000 · 2023-24 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFAM-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Rangers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.04 | .893 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 31 | 14 | 9 | 3.15 | .894 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Boston Bruins | 27 | 11 | 10 | 2.90 | .893 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 55 | 21 | 26 | 3.27 | .890 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2.13 | .921 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 28 | 11 | 11 | 3.17 | .913 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4.15 | .877 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 33 | 9 | 13 | 3.30 | .894 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 37 | 19 | 12 | 2.60 | .911 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 10 | 7 | 2.95 | .897 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 18 | 8 | 8 | 3.32 | .897 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2.88 | .905 | 1 |
| 2015-16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 31 | 16 | 11 | 2.60 | .920 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 335 | 141 | 126 | 3.06 | .900 | 8 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3.77 | .892 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1.90 | .941 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2.56 | .922 | 2 | |
Joonas Korpisalo: our analysis
2025-26 season: 31 GP, 14 W, 9 L, .894 SV%, 3.15 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 1.5 (32nd of 98) · PAL 59, around average.
In 2025-26, Joonas Korpisalo, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 59 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.5 ranks 32nd among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: high danger (78, well above average). On the other hand, workload (33, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: +2.7 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 30 in 2024-25 to 59; his WAR went from -0.1 to 1.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 58 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Joonas Korpisalo's story
Growing up in Pori and moving through Karhu-Kissat’s junior program before joining Jokerit Helsinki, Korpisalo cut his teeth in Finland’s junior ranks and stepped into pro action with Jokerit in 2012. Early in his career he spent time on loan with Kiekko-Vantaa, Ilves Tampere and Lempäälän Kisa, gaining steady exposure to senior hockey prior to heading overseas.
Selected 62nd overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, he signed an entry-level deal in March 2014 and worked his way through the organization. A key milestone came in 2016 when he won the Calder Cup with the Lake Erie Monsters, a sign that he was ready for consistent NHL opportunities.
With Columbus Korpisalo moved from backup into a starting role after Sergei Bobrovsky’s departure, producing notable playoff moments. The 2020 Stanley Cup run featured two consecutive shutouts against Toronto and a modern-era record of 85 saves in a quintuple-overtime game versus Tampa Bay. On 1 March 2023 he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he was acquired to take on the starting job and finished the regular season with solid results.
As a free agent after his stint with the Kings, Korpisalo signed a five-year contract with the Ottawa Senators on 1 July 2023. Subsequent transactions sent him to Boston on 24 June 2024 and later to the New York Rangers on 1 July 2026. Those moves reflect a career that has swung between starter and backup roles depending on club needs and roster situations.
Korpisalo’s style is defined by durability and the ability to withstand heavy workloads: his 85-save performance remains the clearest example of his resilience in extended games. Developed in Finland and seasoned in both the AHL and NHL, he is a goaltender known for stepping up in marathon contests and high-pressure playoff moments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 1
- Shots against
- 28
- Saves
- 25
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.93 in 22-23, +0.21 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 30 → 59
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 32: prime years
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
1.5
wins above replacement
32 of 98
PAL Rating
59/ 100
Performance · Around average
29 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
58/ 100
Good value
4.00 M$ · expected PAL 54
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- Efficiency
- 59
- Impact
- 58
- High danger
- 78
- Consistency
- 44
- Workload
- 33
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 | BOS | 1.5 | 59 | 58 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BOS | -0.1 | 30 | 19 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | OTT | -2.2 | 22 | 16 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 4.2 | 85 | 88 | 1.30 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.5
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 3.3 — 90% interval
32 of 98 goalies
+8.0 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +2.7
- Average → replacement
- +5.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 31 | 1.5 | -0.8 to 3.3 | 32/98 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 27 | -0.1 | -1.6 to 2.2 | 59/99 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 55 | -2.2 | -4.5 to 0.4 | 97/98 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 39 | 4.2 | 1.2 to 8.2 | 12/107 |
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 %
- .89362nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .75013th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 0.0 %3rd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 4.0592nd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 1.0185th 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
SEAJoonas Korpisalo: frequently asked questions
What is Joonas Korpisalo's record in 2026-27?
Joonas Korpisalo has 1 win in 1 game in 2026-27, with a .893 save percentage and a 3.04 goals-against average.
How old is Joonas Korpisalo?
Joonas Korpisalo is 32 years old: he was born on April 28, 1994.
How tall is Joonas Korpisalo, and how much does he weigh?
Joonas Korpisalo is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Joonas Korpisalo from?
Finland: Joonas Korpisalo was born in Pori, Finland.
What team does Joonas Korpisalo play for?
Joonas Korpisalo plays for the New York Rangers in the NHL, at G, wearing number 70.
Is Joonas Korpisalo injured?
No: Joonas Korpisalo is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Joonas Korpisalo?
Joonas Korpisalo produced 1.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 32nd of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 59 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Joonas Korpisalo make?
Joonas Korpisalo earns $4.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 58 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Joonas Korpisalo's contract end?
Joonas Korpisalo's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Joonas Korpisalo overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 58 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Joonas Korpisalo a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 32nd 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 Joonas Korpisalo getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 30 in 2024-25 to 59 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Joonas Korpisalo's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Joonas Korpisalo has 335 games, 141 wins and 8 shutouts. His best season: 2023-24, with 21 wins.
Where was Joonas Korpisalo drafted?
Joonas Korpisalo was drafted 62nd overall (round 3) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2012.
How does Joonas Korpisalo perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Joonas Korpisalo has 16 games and 5 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Joonas Korpisalo?
Connor Ingram: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Connor Ingram's page →Is Joonas Korpisalo related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jari Korpisalo (father, played as a forward in the SM-liiga).
What is Joonas Korpisalo's nationality?
Joonas Korpisalo is Finnish. Internationally: Finland — bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Joonas Korpisalo won?
Bruins nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, 2025.
Where did Joonas Korpisalo play before turning pro?
Played in Finland's SM-liiga: Jokerit (2012–13) and Ilves (2013–14).
See also: his New York Rangers teammates
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