Kevin
Lankinen
G · VAN · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -3.5
- Value
- 10
- SV%
- .875
2025-26№ 97 / 98
Kevin Lankinen (Vancouver Canucks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Kevin Lankinen
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : April 27, 1995 · Helsinki, Finland
Contract : $4,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2029-30 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,500,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6.03 | .808 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Vancouver Canucks | 47 | 11 | 27 | 3.70 | .875 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Vancouver Canucks | 51 | 25 | 15 | 2.62 | .902 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 24 | 11 | 6 | 2.82 | .908 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2.75 | .916 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | 32 | 8 | 15 | 3.50 | .891 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | 37 | 17 | 14 | 3.01 | .909 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 219 | 82 | 93 | 3.20 | .895 | 7 | |
Kevin Lankinen: our analysis
2025-26 season: 47 GP, 11 W, 27 L, .875 SV%, 3.70 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -3.5 (97th of 98) · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2025-26, Kevin Lankinen, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -3.5 ranks 97th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: workload (69, above average). On the other hand, impact (2, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (5, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -27.0 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 48 in 2024-25, against 11 now; his WAR went from 0.7 to -3.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 10 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Kevin Lankinen's story
That 134 minutes and 14 seconds playoff game in 2015 is an early headline in Kevin Lankinen’s story: he emerged from that marathon with a 2–1 win and a ticket to the next round. Born 28 April 1995, he developed in Finland and spent most of 2014–2018 with HIFK, while also appearing once for Jokerit, twice for KooKoo and ten times for Kiekko‑Vantaa in Mestis. In 2014 he signed a three‑year deal with HIFK and attended the New York Islanders development camp the following summer, steps that prefaced his move abroad.
In Liiga he alternated supporting and lead roles. The 2015–16 season had him sharing duties with Ville Husso, playing 22 regular‑season games and three playoff games as HIFK took silver. In 2016–17 he moved into the starter’s role after Niklas Bäckström’s injuries, appearing in 42 games and posting seven shutouts — the most in the league that year. A significant injury limited him in 2017–18, but his comeback was striking: 15 regular games with four shutouts, a .9458 save percentage and a 1.33 goals‑against average, the best in the league; he then guarded the net in 13 playoff games with a .9356 save percentage, helping HIFK claim bronze and earning a place on the shortlist for the Urpo Ylönen trophy.
Lankinen signed a two‑year entry‑level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on 21 May 2018. He spent time with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL, representing Rockford at the 2020 AHL All‑Star Game before undergoing shoulder surgery on 5 March 2020. He made his NHL debut on 19 January 2021, recorded his first NHL win on 22 January and his first NHL shutout on 17 February, finishing 2020–21 at 17–14–5. In 2021–22 he began as Marc‑André Fleury’s backup; after Fleury was traded he took on the starting role for a stretch and closed the season 8–15–6 with a 3.50 GAA.
As a free agent he signed with the Nashville Predators on 14 July 2022 to back up Juuse Saros, then agreed to a one‑year extension on 3 March 2023; over two seasons in Nashville he compiled a 20–14–1 record and a .912 save percentage. He joined the Vancouver Canucks on 21 September 2024 on a one‑year deal, set a mark by winning ten straight road games to open a season with a 5–4 overtime victory on 1 December, and signed a five‑year extension on 21 February 2025. Internationally, he backstopped Finland at the 2019 World Championship to gold — posting a .9420 save percentage and a 1.50 GAA while starting every playoff game — and won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Games.
Statistical strengths come through plainly: frequent shutouts, outstanding road form, and a noted proficiency in shootouts — he holds the highest career shootout save percentage in NHL history according to the records cited.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 8
- Shots against
- 219
- Saves
- 177
- %ARR / SV%
- 80.8 %
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Trend
Trend
Declining
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.67 in 22-23, -1.40 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 48 → 11
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 31: 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
-3.5
wins above replacement
97 of 98
PAL Rating
11/ 100
Performance · Very poor
64 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
10/ 100
Very poor return
4.50 M$ · expected PAL 54
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- Efficiency
- 5
- Impact
- 2
- High danger
- 26
- Consistency
- 12
- Workload
- 69
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 | VAN | -3.5 | 11 | 10 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 0.7 | 48 | 53 | 0.88 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 1.0 | 48 | 48 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 1.7 | 58 | 54 | 1.50 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-3.5
wins above replacement
-6.2 to -1.1 — 90% interval
97 of 98 goalies
-18.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -27.0
- Average → replacement
- +8.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 47 | -3.5 | -6.2 to -1.1 | 97/98 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 49 | 0.7 | -3.2 to 4.7 | 41/99 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 24 | 1.0 | -1.7 to 3.8 | 41/98 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 19 | 1.7 | -0.3 to 5.0 | 24/107 |
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 %
- .8082nd percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .6412nd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 0.0 %3rd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.9545th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -3.093rd 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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EDMKevin Lankinen: frequently asked questions
What is Kevin Lankinen's record in 2026-27?
Kevin Lankinen has 1 win in 9 games in 2026-27, with a .808 save percentage and a 6.03 goals-against average.
How old is Kevin Lankinen?
Kevin Lankinen is 31 years old: he was born on April 28, 1995.
How tall is Kevin Lankinen, and how much does he weigh?
Kevin Lankinen is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Kevin Lankinen from?
Finland: Kevin Lankinen was born in Helsinki, Finland.
What team does Kevin Lankinen play for?
Kevin Lankinen plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 32.
Is Kevin Lankinen injured?
No: Kevin Lankinen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Kevin Lankinen?
Kevin Lankinen produced -3.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 97th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Kevin Lankinen make?
Kevin Lankinen earns $4.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 10 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Kevin Lankinen's contract end?
Kevin Lankinen's contract runs through the 2029-30 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Kevin Lankinen overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 10 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Kevin Lankinen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 97th 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 Kevin Lankinen getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 48 in 2024-25 to 11 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Kevin Lankinen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Kevin Lankinen has 219 games, 82 wins and 7 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 25 wins.
How does Kevin Lankinen perform in the playoffs?
Kevin Lankinen has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Kevin Lankinen?
Yaroslav Askarov: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Yaroslav Askarov's page →What is Kevin Lankinen's nationality?
Kevin Lankinen is Finnish. Internationally: Finland — 2019 World Championship: gold; 2026 Winter Olympics: bronze.
What awards has Kevin Lankinen won?
Represented the Rockford IceHogs at the 2020 AHL All-Star Game ; In contention for the Urpo Ylönen trophy (Liiga's best goaltender) — 2017–18 season.
How many championships has Kevin Lankinen won?
4: HIFK — Silver medal (Liiga) 2015–16 season; HIFK — Bronze medal (Liiga) 2017–18 season; Finland national team — 2019 World Championship: gold; Finland national team — 2026 Winter Olympics: bronze.
Where did Kevin Lankinen play before turning pro?
HIFK (Liiga), primarily 2014–2018; also one game for Jokerit, two for KooKoo and 10 for Kiekko‑Vantaa (Mestis).
See also: his Vancouver Canucks teammates
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