Joonas Korpisalo
| Joonas Korpisalo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Korpisalo with the Boston Bruins in 2024 | |||
| Born |
28 April 1994 Pori, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
New York Rangers Jokerit Ilves Columbus Blue Jackets Los Angeles Kings Ottawa Senators Boston Bruins | ||
| National team |
 Finland | ||
| NHL draft |
62nd overall, 2012 Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
Joonas Korpisalo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjoːnɑs ˈkorpisɑlo]; born 28 April 1994) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, and Boston Bruins.
Playing career
Korpisalo played professionally in his native Finland in the SM-liiga during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons for Jokerit and Ilves respectively.
Columbus Blue Jackets (2014–2023)
Korpisalo was selected by the Blue Jackets in the third round (62nd overall) of the 2012 NHL entry draft. On 21 March 2014, the Blue Jackets signed Korpisalo to a three-year, entry-level contract.[1]
During the latter half of the 2016–17 NHL season, Korpisalo took over as the Blue Jackets' backup goaltender behind Sergei Bobrovsky. On 9 June 2017, the Blue Jackets signed Korpisalo to a two-year contract extension.[2] When Bobrovsky left to the Florida Panthers in free agency before the 2019–20 season, Korpisalo became the Blue Jackets' starting goaltender. However, after injuring his knee in a shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on 29 December, rookie goaltender Elvis Merzļikins started in his absence.[3]
On 17 April 2020, Korpisalo signed a two-year contract extension worth $5.6 million to stay with the Blue Jackets.[4]
Korpisalo hung onto the starting job for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, and made his NHL playoff debut for the Blue Jackets on 2 August 2020. Korpisalo did not allow a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 2–0 victory, the first Blue Jackets goaltender to record a shutout in the playoffs.[5] On 9 August 2020, Korpisalo would again shut out the Maple Leafs by a 3–0 score, eliminating them from the playoffs and securing a series win for the Blue Jackets.[6] In game one of the Blue Jackets' first-round series, Korpisalo set a modern NHL record for saves in a single game with 85, despite a 3–2 defeat in quintuple overtime versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. His performance surpassed the previous modern record of 73 by Kelly Hrudey in the Easter Epic 33 years prior, and was eight short of the all-time record of 92 set by Detroit Red Wings goaltender Normie Smith in the 1936 NHL playoffs.[7]
Los Angeles Kings (2023)
During the 2022–23 season, his ninth season within the Blue Jackets organization, Korpisalo was traded with Vladislav Gavrikov to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Jonathan Quick, a conditional first-round pick in 2023, and a third-round pick in 2024 on 1 March 2023.[8] Acquired to assume the role as the Kings starting goaltender, Korpisalo had an impressive end to the regular season in collecting 7 wins through 11 appearances.[9] In the post-season, Korpisalo was unable to help the Kings advance past the first round, losing in six games against the Edmonton Oilers.[10]
Ottawa Senators (2023–2024)
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As a free agent at the conclusion of his contract with the Kings, Korpisalo was signed on the opening day of free agency to a five-year, $20 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on 1 July 2023.[11]
Boston Bruins (2024–2026)
On 24 June 2024, Korpisalo was traded alongside Mark Kastelic and a 2024 first-round pick to the Boston Bruins, in exchange for Linus Ullmark.[12]
Korpisalo was slated to be the backup to fellow netminder Jeremy Swayman for the 2024–25 season. However, due to contract negotiations between the Bruins and Swayman, it caused Swayman to miss training camp, and as a result, Korpisalo was given the nod to start on Opening Night for the Bruins.[13] Korpisalo and the Bruins lost the first game, 6–4, to the Florida Panthers. Just a few games later, in his second start for the Bruins, Korpisalo earned his first win in the black and gold, a 5–3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. He earned his first shutout as a Bruin on 2 November 2024, in a 3–0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Korpisalo proved himself to be a solid backup for the Bruins in what many saw as a bounceback season for him. Many even saw him as having potential to take the starting job away from Swayman, due to both the Bruins and Swayman's struggles.[14] Korpisalo finished the season 11–10–3 in 27 games, with a 2.90 GAA, and a career high three shutouts. On 11 April 2025, Korpisalo was named the Bruins nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to players who "exemplify perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."[15]
New York Rangers (2026–present)
On 1 July 2026, Korpisalo was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Kalle Väisänen and a 2028 fourth round draft pick.[16]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Finland | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
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| World Championships | ||
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He represented Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal.[17]
Personal life
Joonas is the son of former Liiga forward Jari Korpisalo.[18]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2012–13 | Jokerit | SM-l | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Kiekko-Vantaa | Mestis | 18 | — | — | — | 997 | 45 | 0 | 2.71 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Jokerit | Liiga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 5.34 | .813 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Kiekko-Vantaa | Mestis | 4 | — | — | — | 199 | 11 | 0 | 3.31 | .895 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Ilves | Liiga | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 337 | 8 | 1 | 1.42 | .957 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | LeKi | Mestis | 2 | — | — | — | 68 | 7 | 0 | 6.13 | .851 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Ilves | Liiga | 38 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 2132 | 83 | 2 | 2.34 | .919 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 193 | 4 | 0 | 1.24 | .951 | ||
| 2014–15 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 169 | 9 | 0 | 3.20 | .878 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Lake Erie Monsters | AHL | 18 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1066 | 42 | 2 | 2.36 | .913 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 506 | 25 | 0 | 2.96 | .898 | ||
| 2015–16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 31 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1803 | 78 | 0 | 2.60 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Cleveland Monsters | AHL | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 935 | 42 | 0 | 2.69 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 791 | 38 | 1 | 2.88 | .905 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 18 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1049 | 58 | 0 | 3.32 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Cleveland Monsters | AHL | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 479 | 18 | 0 | 2.26 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 27 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1361 | 67 | 0 | 2.95 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 37 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2126 | 92 | 2 | 2.60 | .911 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 599 | 19 | 2 | 1.90 | .941 | ||
| 2019–20 | Cleveland Monsters | AHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 1.95 | .941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 33 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1747 | 96 | 0 | 3.30 | .894 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 22 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1129 | 78 | 0 | 4.15 | .877 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Cleveland Monsters | AHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | .950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | NHL | 28 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 1551 | 81 | 0 | 3.13 | .913 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 621 | 22 | 1 | 2.13 | .921 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 351 | 22 | 0 | 3.77 | .892 | ||
| 2023–24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 55 | 21 | 26 | 4 | 3080 | 168 | 0 | 3.27 | .890 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 27 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1530 | 74 | 3 | 2.90 | .893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2025–26 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 31 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 1713 | 90 | 1 | 3.15 | .894 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | ||
| NHL totals | 334 | 140 | 126 | 38 | 18,500 | 943 | 8 | 3.06 | .900 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 963 | 41 | 2 | 2.56 | .922 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Finland | WJC | 7th | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 303 | 17 | 0 | 3.36 | .858 | |
| 2017 | Finland | WC | 4th | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 303 | 17 | 0 | 3.32 | .897 | |
| 2026 | Finland | WC |  |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | .947 | |
| Junior totals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 303 | 17 | 0 | 3.36 | .858 | ||||
| Senior totals | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 423 | 18 | 1 | 2.55 | .876 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Awards | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | ||
| Calder Cup champion | 2016 | [19] |
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Star Game | 2020 | [20] |
References
- ↑ "Blue Jackets sign Joonas Korpisalo". Columbus Blue Jackets. 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ↑ "Blue Jackets sign Korpisalo to contract extension". Columbus Blue Jackets. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ↑ Merz, Craig (20 April 2020). "Korpisalo looking forward to Blue Jackets goalie battle with Merzlikins". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ↑ Hedger, Brian. "Joonas Korpisalo signs two-year contract extension with Blue Jackets". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ↑ Hedger, Brian. "Blue Jackets edge Maple Leafs for Game 1 victory". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "Korpisalo dazzles in Blue Jackets Game 5 win, CBJ advance to 1st round of Eastern Conference Playoffs". NBC4 WCMH-TV. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ↑ "Blue Jackets lose to Lightning in five overtime game". National Hockey League. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ↑ "LA Kings Acquire Vladislav Gavrikov and Joonas Korpisalo from Columbus". Los Angeles Kings. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023 – via NHL.com.
- ↑ Richardson, Lyle (27 April 2023). "Will the Los Angeles Kings Re-Sign Joonas Korpisalo?". The Hockey News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ↑ Lewis-McDougall, Avry (30 April 2023). "NHL Playoffs: How the Edmonton Oilers Eliminated the Los Angeles Kings". The Hockey News. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ↑ "Free agency day one". Ottawa Senators. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ "Ullmark traded to Senators by Bruins for Korpisalo, 1st-round pick". NHL.com. 24 June 2024.
- ↑ "Bruins Reveal Opening Night Starting Goalie". Yahoo Sports. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ "Could Joonas Korpisalo challenge Jeremy Swayman for Bruins' No. 1 goalie job?". www.audacy.com. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ Manning, Zander (11 April 2025). "Boston Bruins' Joonas Korpisalo Nominated for Masterson Trophy - The Hockey Writers Boston Bruins Latest News, Analysis & More". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ "Bruins send goalie Joonas Korpisalo to Rangers for pick, prospect". Sportsnet. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Finland defeats Slovakia to win bronze medal in Olympic men's hockey". Sportsnet.ca. 21 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ↑ "Joonas Korpisalo - The Next Ones: 2012 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". thehockeywriters.com. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ Brown, Tony (12 June 2016). "Bjorkstrand's OT goal clinches Monsters' first-ever Calder Cup championship". Columbus Blue Jackets. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "NHL All-Star Game rosters revealed". National Hockey League. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or ESPN.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Joonas Korpisalo at Milano Cortina 2026
- Joonas Korpisalo at Olympics.com
- Joonas Korpisalo at Olympedia
- Joonas Korpisalo at InterSportStats
- Joonas Korpisalo at Olympiakomitea.fi (in Finnish)
- 1994 births
- Boston Bruins players
- Cleveland Monsters players
- Columbus Blue Jackets draft picks
- Columbus Blue Jackets players
- Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States
- Finnish ice hockey goaltenders
- Ilves players
- Jokerit players
- Kiekko-Vantaa players
- Lake Erie Monsters players
- Lempäälän Kisa players
- Living people
- Los Angeles Kings players
- Ice hockey people from Pori
- Ice hockey players at the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Medalists at the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Olympic bronze medalists for Finland
- Olympic medalists in ice hockey
- Olympic ice hockey players for Finland
- Ottawa Senators players
- Springfield Falcons players
- 21st-century Finnish sportsmen