Karel Vejmelka vs Jake Oettinger: Save %, GSAx & 2026-27 Projection
How do Karel Vejmelka and Jake Oettinger compare? Last season Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage to Oettinger's 35-12-6 and .899, with goals saved above expected of +2.0 and +4.9. 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 | 54 |
| 38 | Wins | 35 |
| .897 | Save % | .899 |
| 2.75 | Goals-against average | 2.59 |
| +2.0 | GSAx (goals saved above exp.) | +4.9 |
| 2 | Shutouts | 4 |
| 2.62 | 2026-27 projected GAA | 2.57 |
| .901 | 2026-27 projected SV% | .904 |
How they compare
Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage and a 2.75 goals-against average in 2025-26, while Oettinger posted 35-12-6, .899, and 2.59. By goals saved above expected, the cleanest read on goalie play, Oettinger came out ahead at +4.9 to +2.0. Oettinger logged 4 shutouts to 2. Heading into 2026-27, HighDanger projects Oettinger for a .904 save percentage, edging Vejmelka at .901. Overall, Oettinger projects as the more dependable starter, but weigh workload and team defense with the interactive tool below.
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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.