Games Started GS
GS stands for games started in hockey. Games in which the goalie was in net for the opening faceoff.
How GS is calculated
Counted. A goalie who comes on in relief is credited with a game played but no start.
Games played minus games started is how many times he came on in relief.
What counts as a good GS?
Half of the 69 qualified NHL players in 2025-26 were at or below 34. Clearing 55 put a season in the top tenth of the league.
- Median
- 34
- Top 10%
- 55
- Leader
- 63
Qualified: 15+ games, non-zero, 2025-26 regular season.