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New York Islanders Vitek Vanecek
G ⟷ 6'1" ⚖ 180 lbs 🗓 1996-01-09 📍 Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
22 GP
5 W
13 L
3 OTL
88.3 SV%
2.93 GAA
1 SO
506 SA
447 SV
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
10 GP 2-4 83.4 SV% 4.52 GAA 0 SO
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 |  NJD | 7 | 1 | 3 | 82.5 | 4.64 | 0 |
| 2021-2022 |  WSH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 86.3 | 4.21 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 | WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 4.56 | 0 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Vitek Vanecek in the news
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Vitek Vanecek — frequently asked
- Is Vitek Vanecek still in the NHL?
- Yes. Vitek Vanecek is on the New York Islanders roster.
- Is Vitek Vanecek having a good season?
- Vitek Vanecek is 5-13-3 with a 88.3 SV% and 2.93 GAA in 22 games (2025-2026). That grades out as F: a below-expectation season. Among 66 NHL goaltenders with 20+ games in 2025-2026, he ranks 65th in wins and 51st in save percentage.
- What is Vitek Vanecek's career high in wins?
- Vitek Vanecek's best season is 33 wins, set in 2022-2023 (3 shutouts, 91.1 SV%).
- What team is Vitek Vanecek on?
- Vitek Vanecek currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL.
- Is Vitek Vanecek playing tonight?
- The New York Islanders play next on October 25, 2026, on the road against the Dallas Stars.
- How old is Vitek Vanecek?
- Vitek Vanecek is 30 years old. He was born on January 9, 1996.
- Where is Vitek Vanecek from?
- Vitek Vanecek is from Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic.
- How much does Vitek Vanecek weigh?
- Vitek Vanecek weighs 180 lb (82 kg).
- What position does Vitek Vanecek play?
- Vitek Vanecek plays goaltender for the New York Islanders.
- What number does Vitek Vanecek wear?
- Vitek Vanecek is number 41 for the New York Islanders.
- How many career wins does Vitek Vanecek have?
- Vitek Vanecek has 101 career NHL wins in 210 games played.