Joseph
Woll
G · PHI · Around average
- PAL
- 42
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 38
- SV%
- .899
2025-26№ 50 / 98
Joseph Woll (Philadelphia Flyers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Joseph Woll
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 96 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : July 11, 1998 · Dardenne Prairie, United States
Drafted : 2016 · TOR · round 3, pick #62
Contract : $3,666,667 · 2025-26 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $1,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3.12 | .899 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 39 | 15 | 16 | 3.34 | .899 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 42 | 27 | 14 | 2.73 | .909 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 25 | 12 | 11 | 2.94 | .907 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2.16 | .932 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2.75 | .911 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 126 | 64 | 49 | 2.95 | .906 | 4 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3.56 | .886 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.86 | .964 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2.43 | .915 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2.73 | .906 | 1 | |
Joseph Woll: our analysis
2025-26 season: 39 GP, 15 W, 16 L, .899 SV%, 3.34 GAA, 2 SO. WAR 0.3 (50th of 98) · PAL 42, around average.
In 2025-26, Joseph Woll, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 42 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 50th among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: consistency (64, above average). On the other hand, impact (29, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: -6.1 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 62 in 2024-25, against 42 now; his WAR went from 1.8 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 38 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Joseph Woll's story
Growing up in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, Woll moved through the US development pipeline, joining the USNDP in the USHL in 2014 where he sharpened his goaltending fundamentals. Those early years also included international junior duty for the United States, capped by a gold medal at the 2017 World Junior Championship.
Woll took the college route at Boston College from 2016 to 2019, stepping into the starting role after Thatcher Demko left and earning recognition within Hockey East. His NCAA work caught NHL attention: the Toronto Maple Leafs picked him in the third round, 62nd overall, at the 2016 draft. He signed his entry-level contract on 24 March 2019 and began his pro career with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League.
Opportunities in Toronto arrived gradually. After a recall in November 2021 triggered by an injury in the Leafs' net, Woll made his NHL debut on 13 November 2021 versus the Buffalo Sabres, stopping 23 shots in a 5–4 win. He appeared in a handful of regular-season games with solid numbers and agreed to contract extensions with Toronto in 2021 and again in February 2022. His first playoff experiences came in May 2023, when he entered games in relief and later made starts during the Leafs' postseason run.
The 2023–24 campaign marked Woll's most regular NHL work to date, with 23 starts and 12 wins before a late playoff injury. In the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs he was called upon again to replace an injured teammate and recorded his first playoff shutout, stopping 22 shots in a crucial Game 6. On 16 June 2026, Woll was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in a multi-player deal that included Simon Benoit and saw several pieces move in the opposite direction.
Technique and calm define Woll's approach between the pipes. He has said he modeled his style on Carey Price, favouring positional play, steady movement and consistent save mechanics to keep games manageable for his teammates.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 9
- Shots against
- 276
- Saves
- 248
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.9 %
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Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.29 in 23-24, -0.33 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 62 → 42
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 28: 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
0.3
wins above replacement
50 of 98
PAL Rating
42/ 100
Performance · Around average
41 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
38/ 100
Poor return
3.67 M$ · expected PAL 53
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- Efficiency
- 39
- Impact
- 29
- High danger
- 44
- Consistency
- 64
- Workload
- 56
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 | TOR | 0.3 | 42 | 38 | 3.67 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 1.8 | 62 | 71 | 0.77 M$ |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 1.5 | 66 | 77 | 0.77 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-2.2 to 3.2 — 90% interval
50 of 98 goalies
+1.8 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -6.1
- Average → replacement
- +7.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 39 | 0.3 | -2.2 to 3.2 | 50/98 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 40 | 1.8 | -1.7 to 4.1 | 27/99 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 25 | 1.5 | -0.7 to 4.0 | 32/98 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 7 | 1.2 | 0.3 to 2.1 | 32/107 |
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 %
- .89967th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .89397th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 55.6 %73rd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 1.898th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -1.2312th 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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NJDJoseph Woll: frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Woll's record in 2026-27?
Joseph Woll has 1 win in 9 games in 2026-27, with a .899 save percentage and a 3.12 goals-against average.
How old is Joseph Woll?
Joseph Woll is 28 years old: he was born on July 12, 1998.
How tall is Joseph Woll, and how much does he weigh?
Joseph Woll is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 212 lb (96 kg).
Where is Joseph Woll from?
United States: Joseph Woll was born in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, United States.
What team does Joseph Woll play for?
Joseph Woll plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, at G, wearing number 53.
Is Joseph Woll injured?
No: Joseph Woll is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Joseph Woll?
Joseph Woll produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 50th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 42 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Joseph Woll make?
Joseph Woll earns $3.7M 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 Joseph Woll's contract end?
Joseph Woll's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Joseph Woll 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 Joseph Woll a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 50th 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 Joseph Woll getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 62 in 2024-25 to 42 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Joseph Woll's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Joseph Woll has 126 games, 64 wins and 4 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 27 wins.
Where was Joseph Woll drafted?
Joseph Woll was drafted 62nd overall (round 3) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016.
How does Joseph Woll perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Joseph Woll has 14 games and 6 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Joseph Woll?
Darcy Kuemper: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Darcy Kuemper's page →What is Joseph Woll's nationality?
Joseph Woll is American. Internationally: Played for Team USA at the World Junior Championships: gold medal in 2017, bronze medal in 2018.
Where did Joseph Woll play before turning pro?
Played three years of college hockey with Boston College.
See also: his Philadelphia Flyers teammates
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