Joonas Korpisalo (; 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.

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. 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.

On 17 April 2020, Korpisalo signed a two-year contract extension worth $5.6 million to stay with the Blue Jackets.

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. 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. 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.

Los Angeles Kings (2023) During the 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. 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. In the post-season, Korpisalo was unable to help the Kings advance past the first round, losing in six games against the Edmonton Oilers.

Ottawa Senators (2023–2024)

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.

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.

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. 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. 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."

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.

International play

He represented Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal.

Personal life Korpisalo is the son of Jari Korpisalo who played as a forward in the SM-liiga.

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 JokeritSM-l10 0 01500 0.001.000 — — — — — — — —2012–13 Kiekko-Vantaa Mestis18— — — 997 45 0 2.71.900 — — — — — — — —2013–14 JokeritLiiga1 0 1 0 34 30 5.34.813 — — — — — — — —2013–14 Kiekko-VantaaMestis4 — — — 199 11 0 3.31.895 — — — — — — — —2013–14IlvesLiiga8310337811.42.957 — — — — — — — —2013–14LeKiMestis2— — —68706.13.851 — — — — — — — —2014–15IlvesLiiga381413721328322.34.919 2 0 2 193 4 0 1.24 .9512014–15Springfield FalconsAHL3020169903.20.878 — — — — — — — —2015–16Lake Erie MonstersAHL1888410664222.36.913 9 6 2 506 25 0 2.96 .8982015–16Columbus Blue JacketsNHL311611418037802.60.920 — — — — — — — —2016–17Cleveland MonstersAHL167659354202.69.907 — — — — — — — —2016–17Columbus Blue JacketsNHL147517913812.88.905 — — — — — — — —2017–18Columbus Blue JacketsNHL1888110495803.32.897 — — — — — — — —2017–18Cleveland MonstersAHL83414791802.26.924 — — — — — — — —2018–19Columbus Blue JacketsNHL27107313616702.95.897 — — — — — — — —2019–20Columbus Blue JacketsNHL371912521269222.60.911 9 3 5 599 19 2 1.90 .941 2019–20Cleveland MonstersAHL110062201.95.941 — — — — — — — —2020–21Columbus Blue JacketsNHL33913717479603.30.894 — — — — — — — —2021–22Columbus Blue JacketsNHL22711011297804.15.877 — — — — — — — —2022–23Cleveland MonstersAHL110060202.00.950 — — — — — — — —2022–23Columbus Blue JacketsNHL281111315518103.13.913 — — — — — — — —2022–23Los Angeles KingsNHL117316212212.13.921 6 2 4 351 22 0 3.77 .8922023–24Ottawa SenatorsNHL5521264308016803.27.890 — — — — — — — —2024–25Boston BruinsNHL271110315307432.90.893 — — — — — — — —2025–26Boston BruinsNHL31149617139013.15.894 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 NHL NHL All-Star Game 2020

References

External links

Joonas Korpisalo at Milano Cortina 2026