Lukas
Dostal
G · ANA · Above average
- PAL
- 66
- WAR
- 1.7
- Value
- 61
- SV%
- .888
2025-26№ 30 / 98
Lukas Dostal (Anaheim Ducks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Lukas Dostal
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : June 21, 2000 · Brno, Czechia
Drafted : 2018 · ANA · round 3, pick #85
Contract : $6,500,000 · 2025-26 → 2029-30 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFAM-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Anaheim Ducks | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3.76 | .866 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 56 | 30 | 20 | 3.10 | .888 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Anaheim Ducks | 54 | 23 | 23 | 3.10 | .903 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Anaheim Ducks | 44 | 14 | 23 | 3.33 | .902 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Anaheim Ducks | 19 | 4 | 10 | 3.78 | .901 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Anaheim Ducks | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2.98 | .907 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 187 | 76 | 82 | 3.25 | .897 | 2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3.54 | .870 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3.54 | .870 | 0 | |
Lukas Dostal: our analysis
2025-26 season: 56 GP, 30 W, 20 L, .888 SV%, 3.10 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 1.7 (30th of 98) · PAL 66, above average.
In 2025-26, Lukas Dostal, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 66 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 1.7 ranks 30th among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: workload (89, among the best in the league).
GSAx: -1.4 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 80 in 2024-25, against 66 now; his WAR went from 5.0 to 1.7.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 61 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Lukas Dostal's story
Raised in Bedřichovice after being born in Brno, Lukáš Dostál took up skating at six and shifted to the crease when his youth side needed a goaltender. He progressed through HC Kometa Brno’s U16, U18 and U20 ranks before making his senior debut with SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč in the Czech second tier during 2017–18.
Selected 85th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Dostál continued developing in Europe. He appeared for Kometa Brno in the Champions Hockey League and broke into the Czech Extraliga in 2018–19. In February 2019 he was loaned to Ilves in Finland’s Liiga, where strong numbers soon earned him recognition and, in 2019–20, the league’s goaltender of the year award.
Anaheim signed him to a three-year entry-level deal in May 2019, but he spent further seasons in Liiga before moving to North America. Assigned to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL for 2020–21, Dostál put up streaks of wins and set rookie marks for the franchise, then toggled between the AHL and the NHL. His NHL debut came on 9 January 2022, a 4–3 shootout victory over Detroit in which he made 33 saves.
In the AHL he compiled notable moments: an empty-net goal, multiple weekly honours, an AHL All-Star selection in 2023 where he shared MVP honours, and a career-high in shutouts during the 2022–23 regular season. Anaheim extended him on 16 July 2023 with a two-year contract, and he made the Ducks’ opening roster for 2023–24, earning the NHL Rookie of the Month for October after leading rookie netminders in wins and saves.
At international tournaments, Dostál has represented the Czech Republic at the World Championships in 2022 and 2024, winning bronze then gold; in 2024 he served largely as the starter, posted a 1.58 goals-against average and recorded two playoff shutouts, including the final. He is known for his athletic style, high-volume save capability and quick adjustment to North American ice.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 10
- Shots against
- 253
- Saves
- 219
- %ARR / SV%
- 86.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.08 in 22-23, -0.06 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 80 → 66
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 26: 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
1.7
wins above replacement
30 of 98
PAL Rating
66/ 100
Performance · Above average
24 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
61/ 100
Good value
6.50 M$ · expected PAL 57
See full detailsHide details
- Efficiency
- 51
- Impact
- 51
- High danger
- 58
- Consistency
- 52
- Workload
- 89
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 | ANA | 1.7 | 66 | 61 | 6.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | ANA | 5.0 | 80 | 90 | 0.81 M$ |
| 2023-24 | ANA | 0.6 | 39 | 46 | 0.81 M$ |
| 2022-23 | ANA | 0.9 | 47 | 46 | 0.82 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.7
wins above replacement
-1.2 to 3.6 — 90% interval
30 of 98 goalies
+8.7 goals above replacement
Full leaderboard →See full detailsHide details
- Goals saved above expected
- -1.4
- Average → replacement
- +10.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ANA | 56 | 1.7 | -1.2 to 3.6 | 30/98 |
| 2024-25 | ANA | 52 | 5.0 | 0.1 to 9.7 | 11/99 |
| 2023-24 | ANA | 44 | 0.6 | -3.0 to 3.7 | 46/98 |
| 2022-23 | ANA | 19 | 0.9 | -0.6 to 2.6 | 38/107 |
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 %
- .86610th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .78543rd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 30.0 %22nd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
See full detailsHide details
- Goal support per game
- 3.3170th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.4432nd 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
CGY
VAN
PHI
NYI
BOS
WPG
EDM
FLA
VGKLukas Dostal: frequently asked questions
What is Lukas Dostal's record in 2026-27?
Lukas Dostal has 4 wins in 10 games in 2026-27, with a .866 save percentage and a 3.76 goals-against average.
How old is Lukas Dostal?
Lukas Dostal is 26 years old: he was born on June 22, 2000.
How tall is Lukas Dostal, and how much does he weigh?
Lukas Dostal is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Lukas Dostal from?
Czechia: Lukas Dostal was born in Brno, Czechia.
What team does Lukas Dostal play for?
Lukas Dostal plays for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 1.
Is Lukas Dostal injured?
No: Lukas Dostal is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Lukas Dostal?
Lukas Dostal produced 1.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 30th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 66 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Lukas Dostal make?
Lukas Dostal earns $6.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 61 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Lukas Dostal's contract end?
Lukas Dostal's contract runs through the 2029-30 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Lukas Dostal overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 61 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Lukas Dostal a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 30th 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 Lukas Dostal getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 80 in 2024-25 to 66 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Lukas Dostal's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Lukas Dostal has 187 games, 76 wins and 2 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 30 wins.
Where was Lukas Dostal drafted?
Lukas Dostal was drafted 85th overall (round 3) by Anaheim Ducks in 2018.
How does Lukas Dostal perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Lukas Dostal has 12 games and 6 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Lukas Dostal?
Connor Hellebuyck: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Connor Hellebuyck's page →What is Lukas Dostal's nationality?
Lukas Dostal is Czech. Internationally: Czechia: IIHF World Championships 2022 (bronze) and 2024 (gold); represented the Czech Republic at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Lukas Dostal won?
Liiga Goaltender of the Year (with Ilves) — 2019–20 season ; AHL Player of the Week (week ending 28 February 2021) ; AHL Player of the Week (week ending 13 November 2022) ; Co‑MVP of the AHL All‑Star Challenge (AHL All‑Star Classic) — 2023 ; NHL Rookie of the Month — October 2023.
How many championships has Lukas Dostal won?
2: IIHF World Championship — gold with the Czech Republic, 2024; IIHF World Championship — bronze with the Czech Republic, 2022.
Where did Lukas Dostal play before turning pro?
Joined HC Kometa Brno youth setup in 2012 (U16, U18 and U20 teams); made professional debut in 2017 with SK Horácká Slavia Třebíč (WSM Liga/Chance Liga).
See also: his Anaheim Ducks teammates
Full roster →
NHL.com ↗ · Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)