Former Golden Knights Goaltender Jonathan Quick Retires

Quick ends nearly 20-year NHL career that included two Stanley Cup titles and a Conn Smythe Trophy.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:05am

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Jonathan Quick, a 40-year-old goaltender who spent the majority of his NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings, announced his retirement after Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers. Quick won two Stanley Cup championships with the Kings in 2012 and 2014, and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP in 2012. He also won a Cup ring as a backup for the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

Why it matters

Quick was one of the most dominant goaltenders of his generation, helping the Kings to their first two Stanley Cup titles in franchise history. His retirement marks the end of an era for the NHL, as he was one of the last remaining active players from the 2012 and 2014 championship Kings teams.

The details

Quick announced his retirement on Monday, with his final NHL game coming in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. He finished his career with 921 games played, including the playoffs. Quick backstopped the Kings to Stanley Cup wins in 2012 and 2014, and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP in 2012. He also won a Cup ring as a backup for the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

  • Quick announced his retirement on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Quick's final NHL game was on Monday night against the Florida Panthers.

The players

Jonathan Quick

A 40-year-old goaltender who spent the majority of his nearly 20-year NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings, winning two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Florida Panthers goaltender who led his team to Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025, and was the first to embrace Quick and give him an appropriate sendoff after his final game.

Chris Drury

The New York Rangers general manager who praised Quick's work ethic and dedication in a statement about his retirement.

Paul Maurice

The Florida Panthers head coach who said the team didn't want to pay any special tribute to Quick during the game, wanting to respect his typical routines.

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What they’re saying

“Team played great. I wished I'd had a couple more saves for them. … But it was still special, to see the way these guys played. It's an honor to play my last game with this group here.”

— Jonathan Quick, Retiring NHL Goaltender

“He earned the respect of his teammates, coaches and staff members through his work ethic and dedication to his craft. Jonathan is a special person and player, and the entire Rangers organization wishes him — along with his wife, Jackie, and three children, Madison, Carter and Cash — all the best in retirement.”

— Chris Drury, New York Rangers General Manager

“Sergei had the lead there. He has a better understanding and respect for what Jonathan Quick has done in his career. Both of them have got a couple of rings. They both get it. I think that's just wonderful when the players respect the players the way we do.”

— Paul Maurice, Florida Panthers Head Coach

What’s next

Quick's retirement will be officially announced by the NHL and the New York Rangers in the coming days, and he is expected to be honored by both teams and the league for his outstanding career.

The takeaway

Jonathan Quick's retirement marks the end of an era for the NHL, as he was one of the last remaining active players from the Los Angeles Kings' championship teams in 2012 and 2014. His two Stanley Cup titles, Conn Smythe Trophy, and overall excellence as a goaltender over nearly two decades cement his legacy as one of the best players of his generation.