Rangers Goalie Jonathan Quick Retires After 18 NHL Seasons

Quick's Hall of Fame credentials are debated after a storied career with the Kings and Rangers.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:38pm

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New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick announced his retirement from the NHL after 18 seasons, closing the book on a decorated career that includes two Stanley Cup championships with the Los Angeles Kings. Quick's Hall of Fame candidacy is now being debated by hockey analysts and fans.

Why it matters

Quick was one of the league's most dominant goaltenders during his prime, leading the Kings to Stanley Cup titles in 2012 and 2014. His retirement marks the end of an era for a player who was a fixture in the NHL for nearly two decades and a key part of the Rangers' roster over the past few seasons.

The details

Quick, 40, made the announcement following the Rangers' 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night, his final NHL game. He finished his career with a 370-270-64 record, a 2.45 goals-against average, and a .911 save percentage. Quick's playoff numbers were even more impressive, with a 2.18 GAA and .922 save percentage in 149 postseason games.

  • Quick announced his retirement following the Rangers' game against the Panthers on April 13, 2026.
  • Quick won Stanley Cups with the Kings in 2012 and 2014.

The players

Jonathan Quick

A 40-year-old goaltender who spent the majority of his 18-year NHL career with the Los Angeles Kings, winning two Stanley Cups, before finishing his career with the New York Rangers.

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What they’re saying

“Jonathan Quick was one of the most dominant goalies of his era. His two Stanley Cup wins with the Kings cement his legacy, but the debate will rage on whether he did enough to be a Hall of Famer.”

— Elliotte Friedman, NHL Analyst

What’s next

The Hockey Hall of Fame will now consider Quick's candidacy, weighing his individual accomplishments and championships against the longevity of his career.

The takeaway

Quick's retirement marks the end of an era for one of the NHL's most successful goaltenders of the 2010s. While his Hall of Fame credentials may be debated, there's no question he leaves the game as a two-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the most accomplished netminders of his generation.