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Anton Khudobin Retires After 14 Seasons in NHL and International Leagues

A late-blooming seventh-round pick, Khudobin led the NHL in save percentage in 2019–20 before wrapping up his professional run in Russia’s top leagues.

Oct 5, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • He finished with a 114-92-33 record, a 2.52 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage over 260 NHL appearances.
  • Selected in the seventh round of the 2004 draft by Minnesota, he battled through five years in the minors before debuting in February 2010.
  • His stint with the Dallas Stars from 2018 to 2022 included a .930 save percentage to lead the league in 2019–20 and a run to the Stanley Cup Final.
  • Khudobin spent 2022–23 primarily in the AHL, split 2023–24 between the KHL’s Sibir Novosibirsk and the VHL’s Sokol Krasnoyarsk, and did not play in 2024–25.
  • Over his 14-season career, he served as a dependable backup and occasional starter across six NHL teams, illustrating the resilience and global mobility of modern goaltenders.