Top goaltender candidates emerge in NHL's Pacific Division
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The NHL's Pacific Division struggled with goaltending during the 2025-26 season, leading to an overall poor performance. The division had a collective save percentage around.890, significantly below the league average of.896. As teams prepare for the 2026-27 season, Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks, Joey Daccord of the Seattle Kraken, and Yaroslav Askarov of the San Jose Sharks have been identified as the top goaltender candidates. Dostal aims to bounce back after a disappointing campaign, while Daccord seeks to return to form. Askarov's success will depend on improved team defense. Teams will be assessing the potential of these goalies as they look to enhance their standings in the upcoming season.
- •Pacific Division had worst goaltending performance in the NHL for 2025-26.
- •Collective save percentage of.890 was lowest in over 30 years.
- •Lukas Dostal, Joey Daccord, and Yaroslav Askarov are top goaltender candidates.
- •Teams are looking for improved performance from their netminders in 2026-27.
- •Improved defense for teams could influence goaltenders' effectiveness.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Top Three Goaltenders In The NHL's Pacific Division
"The Pacific Division was the worst in the NHL for 2025-26 when it came to quality goaltending. Who are the three best candidates to lead them back to league average in 2026-27?
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