Jonathan Quick, now 38 years old, is far removed from the peak of his career when he backstopped the Los Angeles Kings to two Stanley Cup victories over a decade ago. Currently in his second season as the New York Rangers’ backup goalie, the Connecticut native is part of a solid tandem with Igor Shesterkin for the team he grew up idolizing.
While Shesterkin made headlines by signing an NHL record-breaking eight-year, $92 million contract, Quick is also closing in on a historic achievement.
With 398 career wins, Quick already holds the record for most victories by a U.S.-born goaltender. Just two more wins would make him the 15th goalie in NHL history to hit 400 wins and the third active goaltender to reach the milestone. Only Marc-Andre Fleury of the Minnesota Wild (567 wins, second all-time) and Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers (412 wins, 11th all-time) have more among active goalies.
Since joining the Rangers in the summer of 2023, Quick has proved to be an effective backup. Last season, he posted an 18-6-2 record with a 2.62 goals-against average (GAA), rebounding after a challenging 2022-23 campaign. That year, Quick was traded by the Kings and finished the season with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he won his third Stanley Cup as their No. 3 goalie.
This season, Quick is 5-4-0 with a 2.73 GAA and a .906 save percentage. After winning his first five starts, including two shutouts, he has dropped his last four decisions, largely due to limited team support. His most recent win came on Nov. 30 against the Montreal Canadiens, leaving him stuck at 398 wins for nearly a month.
Quick could surpass several legends in the 400-win club this season, including Chris Osgood (401), Grant Fuhr (403), and Glenn Hall (407).
Compared to other active 400-win goalies, Quick holds his own. Both Fleury and Bobrovsky are Stanley Cup champions, but Quick is the only one to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP, which he earned during the Kings’ 2012 championship run.
Fleury, who started his NHL career in 2003-04, has significantly more games under his belt (1,036) than Quick (791) and Bobrovsky (724). However, in key goalie stats, the three are closely matched. Quick leads in GAA (2.47), while Bobrovsky edges him in save percentage (.914 compared to Quick’s .911 and Fleury’s .912).
Among active goaltenders, no one is close to Quick’s win total, except Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy (308 wins). While Vasilevskiy is on track to reach 400 wins, it likely won’t happen for at least a few more seasons.
Quick’s contributions to the Rangers go beyond his on-ice performance. With three Stanley Cup championships, he’s a valuable locker-room presence, sharing his experiences and motivating his teammates. It’s no longer a question of if Quick will reach 400 career wins, but when. However, with the Rangers struggling with only four wins in their last 17 games, the wait may continue a little longer.
