2025 Stats
W
4
L
6
SO
0
GAA
3.30
SV%
.881
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Avalanche decided to make a bold move early in the season, trading Annunen to the Predators for Scott Wedgewood, a veteran backup. Annunen wasn't able to take the starting job from a struggling Alexandar Georgiev, and that continued to be the case as he operated as backup to Juuse Saros in Nashville following the trade. Overall, Annunen had a 15-15-1 record with a 3.18 GAA and a .883 save percentage, though his numbers were slightly better with the Predators. The Finnish netminder has one more year left on his contract, so another year of backup duties is in order. He won't have a lot of fantasy appeal since he's unlikely to start more than about one game per week. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension with the Predators in January of 2026.
Yields three goals in loss
Annunen turned aside 32 of 35 shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Annunen was tasked with recording a high total of saves in regulation to force overtime, in which he ultimately fell short when New Jersey's Nico Hischier rifled the game-winning tally past him 42 seconds into the extra period. With the loss, Annunen now holds a 4-6-2 record, 3.30 GAA and .881 save percentage across 16 outings this season. While the 25-year-old netminder hasn't found the win column in each of his last three outings, he has only one regulation loss across his last six appearances, a stretch during which he has a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage. He remains firmly behind Juuse Saros on the depth chart, but with solid performances such as Thursday's, Annunen could begin to draw more starts if the Predators start slipping out of playoff contention.
Annunen was tasked with recording a high total of saves in regulation to force overtime, in which he ultimately fell short when New Jersey's Nico Hischier rifled the game-winning tally past him 42 seconds into the extra period. With the loss, Annunen now holds a 4-6-2 record, 3.30 GAA and .881 save percentage across 16 outings this season. While the 25-year-old netminder hasn't found the win column in each of his last three outings, he has only one regulation loss across his last six appearances, a stretch during which he has a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage. He remains firmly behind Juuse Saros on the depth chart, but with solid performances such as Thursday's, Annunen could begin to draw more starts if the Predators start slipping out of playoff contention.
NHL Stats
Loading Goalie Stats...
2025 NHL Game Log
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2025 NHL Game Log
Loading Goalie Game Log...
2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 51:03
Predators Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Annunen took an impressive leap in 2023-24, especially when you strip away his first four appearances. Not that they were bad, but what came after was brilliant. Starting Feb. 29, Annunen made 10 appearances, going 7-2-0 with two shutouts and delivering a .942 save percentage. The stats weren't a fluke - in just 14 games overall, he delivered a 13.37 GSAx (goals saved above expected). The next guy on the list was Semyon Varlamov, one of the NHL's best backups. Annunen will be behind Alexandar Georgiev in 2024-25, and he could start 25 games, maybe a few more. Annunen won't replicate the stats from the end of last season, but he will likely give you a lot more than Georgiev in limited time. Dynasty managers take note - he'll be the starter in a few years. This season, Annunen will help you in dailies and when the starter struggles.
More Fantasy News
Drawing start Thursday
Annunen will defend the road crease against New Jersey on Thursday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Strong showing in relief
Annunen stopped all 13 shots he faced in relief in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
No match for Golden Knights
Annunen stopped 29 of 36 shots in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Expected to face Vegas
Annunen is expected to start on the road against Vegas on Saturday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Defeats Capitals
Annunen stopped 28 of 30 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Occupies starter's crease
Annunen was in the starter's net during the morning skate, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports, putting him on track to patrol the home crease versus the Islanders on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Annunen has gone 0-5-1 in his last seven appearances, surrendering 17 goals on 156 shots. In 32 games between Nashville and Colorado this season, he has posted a 14-14-1 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .889 save percentage.
Annunen has gone 0-5-1 in his last seven appearances, surrendering 17 goals on 156 shots. In 32 games between Nashville and Colorado this season, he has posted a 14-14-1 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .889 save percentage.