Karel Vejmelka vs Jeremy Swayman: Save %, GSAx & 2026-27 Projection
How do Karel Vejmelka and Jeremy Swayman compare? Last season Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage to Swayman's 31-18-4 and .908, with goals saved above expected of +2.0 and +28.2. 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 | 55 |
| 38 | Wins | 31 |
| .897 | Save % | .908 |
| 2.75 | Goals-against average | 2.71 |
| +2.0 | GSAx (goals saved above exp.) | +28.2 |
| 2 | Shutouts | 2 |
| 2.62 | 2026-27 projected GAA | 2.62 |
| .901 | 2026-27 projected SV% | .908 |
How they compare
Vejmelka went 38-20-3 with a .897 save percentage and a 2.75 goals-against average in 2025-26, while Swayman posted 31-18-4, .908, and 2.71. By goals saved above expected, the cleanest read on goalie play, Swayman came out ahead at +28.2 to +2.0. Heading into 2026-27, HighDanger projects Swayman for a .908 save percentage, edging Vejmelka at .901. Overall, Swayman 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.