Nikita
Tolopilo
G · VAN · Below average
- PAL
- 35
- WAR
- -0.6
- Value
- 42
- SV%
- .881
2025-26№ 81 / 98
Nikita Tolopilo (Vancouver Canucks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nikita Tolopilo: our analysis
2025-26 season: 21 GP, 6 W, 11 L, .881 SV%, 3.61 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -0.6 (81st of 98) · PAL 35, below average.
In 2025-26, Nikita Tolopilo, 26, posts a PAL Rating of 35 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.6 ranks 81st among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: high danger (98, among the best in the league). On the other hand, workload (13, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (21, well below average) hold him back.
GSAx: -7.1 (goals saved above expected).
His WAR went from -0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 42 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nikita Tolopilo's story
Born in Minsk on April 6, 2000, Nikita Tolopilo grew up with hockey close at hand; his younger brother Maxim also plays the sport. He developed as a goaltender through the usual channels for European prospects, honing fundamentals and adjusting to the North American game as opportunities arose.
Tolopilo signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on May 15, 2023, joining their organization as a free agent. After attending Abbotsford Canucks training camp, he made Abbotsford’s opening night roster for 2023–24. His AHL debut came on October 14, 2023, when he stopped 41 shots to earn his first professional victory against the Laval Rocket, an early sign that he could handle a heavy workload.
During 2023–24 he split netminding duties with Artūrs Šilovs before taking over as the team's full-time starter after Šilovs was recalled. He was also called up to Vancouver during the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs as an emergency option following an injury to Thatcher Demko on April 23, 2024, and dressed in the series after a subsequent injury to Casey DeSmith. Back in Abbotsford, Tolopilo continued to build his résumé in 2024–25, recording his first AHL shutout on November 23 versus the Henderson Silver Knights and posting back-to-back shutouts against the Manitoba Moose in mid-December.
By mid-April 2025 he held an 18–14–2 record and a 2.68 goals-against average in the AHL. Vancouver recalled him under emergency conditions on April 12, 2025; he made his NHL debut two days later, on April 14, 2025, making 15 saves in a 2–1 win over the San Jose Sharks. Abbotsford went on to win the 2025 Calder Cup, and Vancouver extended a qualifying offer before signing Tolopilo to a two-year extension on July 8, 2025.
Tolopilo’s game is marked by readiness in high-pressure call-ups and the ability to deliver consecutive shutouts at the AHL level. His path so far has been about seizing openings—earning starts in the minors, stepping into emergency NHL duty, and translating that experience into a longer-term contract with the Canucks.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 18
- Shots against
- 582
- Saves
- 513
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.1 %
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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
-0.6
wins above replacement
81 of 98
PAL Rating
35/ 100
Performance · Below average
46 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
42/ 100
Poor return
0.78 M$ · expected PAL 44
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- Efficiency
- 21
- Impact
- 26
- High danger
- 98
- Consistency
- 36
- Workload
- 13
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.6
wins above replacement
-2.7 to 1.9 — 90% interval
81 of 98 goalies
-3.3 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -7.1
- Average → replacement
- +3.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 21 | -0.6 | -2.7 to 1.9 | 81/98 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 1 | -0.1 | -0.3 to -0.1 | 62/99 |
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 %
- .88114th percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .81858th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 27.8 %3rd percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.4610th percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- -1.152nd percentileleague avg. 0.11
Save % by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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DETNikita Tolopilo: frequently asked questions
What is Nikita Tolopilo's record in 2025-26?
Nikita Tolopilo has 6 wins in 21 games in 2025-26, with a .881 save percentage and a 3.61 goals-against average.
How old is Nikita Tolopilo?
Nikita Tolopilo is 26 years old: he was born on April 6, 2000.
How tall is Nikita Tolopilo, and how much does he weigh?
Nikita Tolopilo is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 229 lb (104 kg).
Where is Nikita Tolopilo from?
Belarus: Nikita Tolopilo was born in Minsk, Belarus.
What team does Nikita Tolopilo play for?
Nikita Tolopilo plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 60.
Is Nikita Tolopilo injured?
No: Nikita Tolopilo is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nikita Tolopilo?
Nikita Tolopilo produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 81st of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 35 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Nikita Tolopilo make?
Nikita Tolopilo earns $775K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Nikita Tolopilo's contract end?
Nikita Tolopilo's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Nikita Tolopilo overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Nikita Tolopilo a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 81st of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Nikita Tolopilo's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nikita Tolopilo has 23 games, 7 wins and 0 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 6 wins.
How does Nikita Tolopilo perform in the playoffs?
Nikita Tolopilo has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Nikita Tolopilo?
Elvis Merzlikins: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Elvis Merzlikins's page →Does Nikita Tolopilo have siblings?
Yes: his brother Maxim.
What is Nikita Tolopilo's nationality?
Nikita Tolopilo is Belarusian.
How many championships has Nikita Tolopilo won?
1: 2025 Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks.
See also: his Vancouver Canucks teammates
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