Jake Oettinger vs Brandon Bussi: Save %, GSAx & 2026-27 Projection
How do Jake Oettinger and Brandon Bussi compare? Last season Oettinger went 35-12-6 with a .899 save percentage to Bussi's 31-6-2 and .895, with goals saved above expected of +4.9 and +3.5. See the full stat-by-stat breakdown below, or open the interactive Compare tool for in-depth stats, goalie heat maps, and season trends.
| 54 | Games played | 39 |
| 35 | Wins | 31 |
| .899 | Save % | .895 |
| 2.59 | Goals-against average | 2.47 |
| +4.9 | GSAx (goals saved above exp.) | +3.5 |
| 4 | Shutouts | 2 |
| 2.57 | 2026-27 projected GAA | 2.34 |
| .904 | 2026-27 projected SV% | .900 |
How they compare
Oettinger went 35-12-6 with a .899 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average in 2025-26, while Bussi posted 31-6-2, .895, and 2.47. By goals saved above expected, the cleanest read on goalie play, Oettinger came out ahead at +4.9 to +3.5. Oettinger logged 4 shutouts to 2. Heading into 2026-27, HighDanger projects Oettinger for a .904 save percentage, edging Bussi at .900. Overall, Oettinger projects as the more dependable starter, but weigh workload and team defense with the interactive tool below.
Stats from the 2025-26 NHL season plus HighDanger metrics and 2026-27 projections. The better value in each row is highlighted. Full interactive charts and trends are in the Compare tool.