Karel Vejmelka vs Brandon Bussi: Save %, GSAx & 2026-27 Projection
How do Karel Vejmelka and Brandon Bussi compare? Last season Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage to Bussi's 31-6-2 and .895, with goals saved above expected of +2.0 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.
| 64 | Games played | 39 |
| 38 | Wins | 31 |
| .897 | Save % | .895 |
| 2.75 | Goals-against average | 2.47 |
| +2.0 | GSAx (goals saved above exp.) | +3.5 |
| 2 | Shutouts | 2 |
| 2.62 | 2026-27 projected GAA | 2.34 |
| .901 | 2026-27 projected SV% | .900 |
How they compare
Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage and a 2.75 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, Bussi came out ahead at +3.5 to +2.0. Heading into 2026-27, HighDanger projects Vejmelka for a .901 save percentage, edging Bussi at .900. Overall, Bussi 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.