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Carey Price

Carey Price is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for his 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readCited sources

Carey Price is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for his 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. He was one of the league’s top goaltenders in his era.

What it is

Carey Price played his entire active NHL career (2007–2022) with the Montreal Canadiens after being drafted fifth overall in 2005. He holds the franchise record for goaltender wins with 361. His career regular-season totals include 712 games, a 2.51 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and 49 shutouts.

Why it matters

Price’s 2014–15 season is considered one of the best ever for a goaltender. He won the Hart Trophy (MVP), Vezina Trophy (best goaltender), Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding as voted by players), and the William M. Jennings Trophy (fewest goals against). That season cemented his legacy as a dominant force and a key figure in Canadian hockey.

Key details

Price last played an NHL game in April 2022 due to knee injuries. He was traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2025 while on long-term injured reserve. As of 2026, he has not officially announced retirement, but he has been inactive for over four years. He remains under contract with San Jose, though no return is expected.

In short

  • 15 NHL seasons, all with the Montreal Canadiens
  • Franchise record for goaltender wins (361)
  • Major awards: Hart, Vezina, Ted Lindsay, Jennings (all 2014–15)
  • Inactive since 2022; traded to San Jose Sharks
Canadian angle

Price is one of the most accomplished Canadian goaltenders in NHL history and a major figure in Montreal Canadiens and Canadian hockey history.

Quick questions

When did Carey Price last play an NHL game?
He last played in April 2022 before knee injuries sidelined him.
Is Carey Price officially retired?
No, he has not announced retirement, but he has not played since 2022.
What are Carey Price’s career stats?
712 regular-season games, 361 wins, 2.51 GAA, .917 save percentage, 49 shutouts.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carey_Price
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, Canadiens tenure, and franchise win record.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-canadiens-trade-carey-price-to-san-jose-sharks
    Supports: Trade to San Jose Sharks, career totals, injury status, and retirement status.
  3. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/player/carey-price-8471679
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, draft position, height, weight, and age.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3231/carey-price
    Supports: Career regular-season statistics and current team/status listing.
  5. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/carey-price-on-life-future-away-from-hockey-part-1
    Supports: Awards, career achievements, injury context, and statement that he is not officially retired.