Pheonix
Copley
G · CBJ · Above average
- PAL
- 67
- WAR
- 1.9
- Value
- 69
- SV%
- .903
2022-23№ 19 / 107
Pheonix Copley (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Pheonix Copley
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : January 17, 1992 · North Pole, United States
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.07 | .893 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | — | — | 4.37 | .833 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3.16 | .870 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 37 | 24 | 6 | 2.64 | .903 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.11 | .878 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Capitals | 27 | 16 | 7 | 2.90 | .905 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | St. Louis Blues | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5.09 | .828 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | St. Louis Blues | 1 | — | — | 2.46 | .833 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 78 | 44 | 17 | 2.85 | .898 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | — | — | 4.26 | .750 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 1 | — | — | 4.26 | .750 | 0 | |
Pheonix Copley: our analysis
2022-23 season: 37 GP, 24 W, 6 L, .903 SV%, 2.64 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 1.9 (19th of 107) · PAL 67, above average.
In 2022-23, Pheonix Copley, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 67 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 1.9 ranks 19th among 107 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: consistency (94, among the best in the league), impact (73, above average) and efficiency (71, above average).
GSAx: +4.2 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 69 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Pheonix Copley's story
Born in North Pole, Alaska, Pheonix Copley learned to tend goal while moving between his home state and periods away, developing a dependable, workmanlike style. He went undrafted, cutting his teeth in the USHL with the Tri-City Storm and the Des Moines Buccaneers before committing to Michigan Tech in the WCHA. After two collegiate seasons he opted to turn professional, signing a two-year entry-level deal with the Washington Capitals on 20 March 2014.
Copley began his pro career in the AHL with the Hershey Bears, where he shared netminding duties and posted 17 wins in 26 games in his first full season. On 2 July 2015 he was part of a trade to the St. Louis Blues. He made his NHL debut with St. Louis on 27 February 2016, coming in relief against the Nashville Predators.
During 2016–17 he was recalled from the Chicago Wolves and made the first start of his NHL career on 21 January 2017 versus the Winnipeg Jets. On 27 February 2017 he was traded back to Washington as part of a deadline deal. He remained with the Capitals through their 2018 Stanley Cup run; although he did not play in the playoffs, he was part of the organization when the Cup was won.
Copley earned a spot on Washington’s opening-night roster for 2018–19 and notched his first NHL victory on 27 October 2018 in a 4–3 shootout over the Calgary Flames. He spent the 2019–20 and 2020–21 campaigns in Hershey, sharing the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award with Zachary Fucale for the 2020–21 season's best goals-against performance in the AHL.
As a free agent he signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on 13 July 2022, was recalled in December and embarked on a run that included seven straight wins. A practice injury in December 2023 required ACL surgery and ended his season. He is currently under contract to the Columbus Blue Jackets and plays with the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 1
- Shots against
- 28
- Saves
- 25
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.3 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2022-23
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.
PAL Rating
67/ 100
Performance · Above average
26 of 79 at the position
Value Rating
69/ 100
Good value
0.83 M$ · expected PAL 48
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- Efficiency
- 71
- Impact
- 73
- High danger
- 66
- Consistency
- 94
- Workload
- 56
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.
-0.1
wins above replacement
-0.5 to -0.1 — 90% interval
60 of 98 goalies
-0.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -0.9
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | LAK | 1 | -0.1 | -0.5 to -0.1 | 60/98 |
| 2024-25 | LAK | 1 | -0.2 | -0.7 to -0.2 | 63/99 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 8 | -0.2 | -1.6 to 1.2 | 70/98 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 37 | 1.9 | -0.6 to 4.6 | 19/107 |
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 %
- .89339th percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .83376th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 0.0 %0th percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.050th percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- -1.022nd 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
SEAPheonix Copley: frequently asked questions
What is Pheonix Copley's record in 2025-26?
Pheonix Copley has 0 wins in 1 game in 2025-26, with a .893 save percentage and a 3.07 goals-against average.
How old is Pheonix Copley?
Pheonix Copley is 34 years old: he was born on January 18, 1992.
How tall is Pheonix Copley, and how much does he weigh?
Pheonix Copley is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Pheonix Copley from?
United States: Pheonix Copley was born in North Pole, Alaska, United States.
What team does Pheonix Copley play for?
Pheonix Copley plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at G, wearing number 29.
Is Pheonix Copley injured?
No: Pheonix Copley is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Pheonix Copley?
Pheonix Copley produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 60th of 98 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Pheonix Copley make?
Pheonix Copley carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Pheonix Copley's contract end?
Pheonix Copley's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Pheonix Copley a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 60th 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 Pheonix Copley's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Pheonix Copley has 78 games, 44 wins and 3 shutouts. His best season: 2022-23, with 24 wins.
How does Pheonix Copley perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Pheonix Copley has 1 game and 0 wins in his career.
Does Pheonix Copley have siblings?
Yes: his brother Navarone.
What is Pheonix Copley's nationality?
Pheonix Copley is American.
What awards has Pheonix Copley won?
Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (best goals-against average), 2020–21 season (shared with Zachary Fucale).
How many championships has Pheonix Copley won?
1: 2018 Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals (was with the team, did not play during the playoffs).
Where did Pheonix Copley play before turning pro?
Played in the USHL with the Tri-City Storm and Des Moines Buccaneers; played collegiate hockey with Michigan Tech (WCHA).
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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