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Jaroslav Halak Announces Retirement After 17 NHL Seasons

He bows out with 295 wins after a failed comeback bid, thanking his supporters including his wife Petra.

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Overview

  • He retires with a 295-189-69 career record, a 2.50 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage across 581 regular-season games.
  • Halak’s journey took him through seven NHL franchises, beginning with the Montreal Canadiens in 2006 and concluding with the New York Rangers in 2022-23.
  • The Slovak netminder earned two William M. Jennings Trophies for allowing the fewest goals in 2011-12 and 2019-20.
  • After being released from a 2023-24 professional tryout with the Carolina Hurricanes, he spent two seasons away from the league before retiring.
  • The New York Islanders commemorated his career on X, recalling his 2014-15 All-Star season and thanking him for his service.