Ville
Husso
G · ANA · Below average
- PAL
- 24
- WAR
- -0.5
- Value
- 25
- SV%
- .884
2025-26№ 73 / 98
Ville Husso (Anaheim Ducks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ville Husso
#33G
Anaheim Ducks
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 92 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : February 5, 1995 · Helsinki, Finland
Drafted : 2014 · STL · round 4, pick #94
Contract : $2,200,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Anaheim Ducks | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3.55 | .868 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 20 | 10 | 8 | 3.25 | .884 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Anaheim Ducks | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2.99 | .925 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3.69 | .866 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 9 | 5 | 3.55 | .892 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Detroit Red Wings | 56 | 26 | 22 | 3.11 | .896 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | 40 | 25 | 7 | 2.56 | .919 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | St. Louis Blues | 17 | 9 | 6 | 3.20 | .893 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 171 | 83 | 57 | 3.09 | .899 | 7 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.12 | .900 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3.67 | .890 | 1 |
| Playoff totals | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3.40 | .891 | 1 | |
Ville Husso: our analysis
2025-26 season: 20 GP, 10 W, 8 L, .884 SV%, 3.25 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -0.5 (73rd of 98) · PAL 24, below average.
In 2025-26, Ville Husso, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 24 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 73rd among 98 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: high danger (74, above average). On the other hand, workload (9, among the weakest in the league) and consistency (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -6.0 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 5 in 2024-25 to 24; his WAR went from -1.1 to -0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 25 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ville Husso's story
Raised in Helsinki, Husso learned his craft within HIFK’s youth system and broke into the Liiga club’s senior squad during the 2013–14 season. Selected 94th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2014 NHL Draft (and earlier at 145th in the 2012 KHL Draft by Metallurg Novokuznetsk), he continued to develop in Finland, including appearances in the Champions Hockey League with HIFK.
The 2015–16 campaign was decisive: Husso helped HIFK reach the Liiga final and posted standout numbers in the regular season — a .927 save percentage and a 1.91 goals‑against average — honours that earned him the Urpo Ylönen Award as the league’s top goaltender. Those achievements led to an entry‑level contract with St. Louis, signed on 10 May 2016.
In North America he began in the AHL with the Chicago Wolves, making his pro debut on 15 October 2016, and then spent time with the ECHL’s Missouri Mavericks. With the Mavericks he recorded his first professional shutout on 23 December 2016, stopping 33 shots against Wichita. Returned to the Wolves late that month, he continued to post solid numbers and later received a one‑year, two‑way extension from the Blues on 20 July 2019.
Husso’s NHL milestones include his first win on 31 January 2021, a 4–1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, and his first NHL shutout on 12 May 2021, a 4–0 win over the Minnesota Wild. The 2021–22 season saw him move from backup to starter for the Blues, finishing the regular year 25–7–6 with a .919 save percentage. In the playoffs he struggled (.890 SV%), lost starting duties to Jordan Binnington early in the first round, then returned to the net when Binnington was injured in the second round, but St. Louis fell to Colorado in six games.
On 8 July 2022 Husso was traded to the Detroit Red Wings for a third‑round pick and immediately signed a three‑year contract worth US$14.25 million; he opened his Detroit tenure with a 3–0 shutout of Montreal on 14 October. Midway through the final year of that deal, Detroit traded him to the Anaheim Ducks on 25 February 2025 and he was assigned to the Ducks’ AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Internationally, Husso was a backup to Juuse Saros on Finland’s gold‑winning squad at the 2014 World Junior Championships, appearing in two games. In net he is known for steady positioning and a calm, composed approach that served him well in Finland and helped him stake a claim in the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 4
- Shots against
- 129
- Saves
- 112
- %ARR / SV%
- 86.8 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.70 in 22-23, -0.73 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 5 → 24
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 31: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.5
wins above replacement
73 of 98
PAL Rating
24/ 100
Performance · Below average
55 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
25/ 100
Poor return
2.20 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 25
- Impact
- 31
- High danger
- 74
- Consistency
- 14
- Workload
- 9
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 | -0.5 | 24 | 25 | 2.20 M$ |
| 2024-25 | ANA | -1.1 | 5 | 2 | 4.75 M$ |
| 2023-24 | DET | 0.2 | 26 | 18 | 4.75 M$ |
| 2022-23 | DET | -1.1 | 45 | 35 | 4.75 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.5
wins above replacement
-2.6 to 1.3 — 90% interval
73 of 98 goalies
-2.5 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -6.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ANA | 20 | -0.5 | -2.6 to 1.3 | 73/98 |
| 2024-25 | ANA | 12 | -1.1 | -2.3 to 0.4 | 83/99 |
| 2023-24 | DET | 19 | 0.2 | -1.6 to 1.6 | 58/98 |
| 2022-23 | DET | 56 | -1.1 | -4.9 to 3.4 | 95/107 |
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 %
- .86813th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .74512th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 25.0 %15th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.1358th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.4237th 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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EDMVille Husso: frequently asked questions
What is Ville Husso's record in 2026-27?
Ville Husso has 2 wins in 6 games in 2026-27, with a .868 save percentage and a 3.55 goals-against average.
How old is Ville Husso?
Ville Husso is 31 years old: he was born on February 6, 1995.
How tall is Ville Husso, and how much does he weigh?
Ville Husso is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
Where is Ville Husso from?
Finland: Ville Husso was born in Helsinki, Finland.
What team does Ville Husso play for?
Ville Husso plays for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 33.
Is Ville Husso injured?
No: Ville Husso is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ville Husso?
Ville Husso produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 73rd of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 24 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Ville Husso make?
Ville Husso earns $2.2M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Ville Husso's contract end?
Ville Husso's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Ville Husso overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 25 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Ville Husso a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 73rd 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 Ville Husso getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 5 in 2024-25 to 24 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Ville Husso's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ville Husso has 171 games, 83 wins and 7 shutouts. His best season: 2022-23, with 26 wins.
Where was Ville Husso drafted?
Ville Husso was drafted 94th overall (round 4) by St. Louis Blues in 2014.
How does Ville Husso perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ville Husso has 9 games and 2 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Ville Husso?
Samuel Montembeault: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Samuel Montembeault's page →What is Ville Husso's nationality?
Ville Husso is Finnish. Internationally: Finland junior team — gold medal at the 2014 World Junior Championship (made two appearances, served as backup to Juuse Saros).
What awards has Ville Husso won?
Urpo Ylönen Award — Goaltender of the Year (2015–16 season).
How many championships has Ville Husso won?
1: Gold medal with Finland junior team at the 2014 World Junior Championship.
Where did Ville Husso play before turning pro?
Came through the HIFK youth system in Helsinki; debuted with HIFK's men's team in the 2013–14 Liiga season (reached the Liiga finals in 2015–16)..
See also: his Anaheim Ducks teammates
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