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Former Minnesota Wild Goaltender Announces Retirement
After 14 seasons in the NHL the former Minnesota Wild goaltender Anton Khudobin has announced his retirement.
Time of India
06-08-2025
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Anton Khudobin announces NHL retirement following 14-year goalie career
Anton Khudobin (via Getty Images) Veteran goalie Anton Khudobin, perhaps well known in the NHL world for his great playoff performance with the Dallas Stars, has retired after more than a decade of playing hockey. Most remembered for being a good starter and backup, Anton Khudobin spent 14 seasons in the league, suiting up for six teams and becoming notorious for his grit during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas Stars playoff wizard Anton Khudobin hangs up NHL skates Kazakhstan-born, Russia native Anton Khudobin skated out his NHL career with the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, and Chicago Blackhawks. But the years with the Dallas Stars were dynasty years. Anton Khudobin was recruited by the Dallas Stars in 2018 and served the team for four years. He took part in a total of 102 games and posted an overtime losing record of 47-40-17 during the 2018-2022 season. He played his best game in the year 2020 when he emerged as the most powerful goalie of the team during the playoffs, winning the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Career of Anton Khudobin An incredible performance and journey to leave behind Throughout that NHL 2020 playoff stint, Anton Khudobin played in 25 games and was steady with a 2.69 goals against average and a .917 save percentage, making him an instant fan favorite and one of the pleasures of the playoffs. Even in defeat to Tampa Bay, his play was widely admired. Anton Khudobin played in the NHL most recently on March 23, 2023, when he stopped 22 shots in a 6-1 defeat for the Chicago Blackhawks. He formally retired on his official resume with 260 games in the NHL, finishing on a 2.52 GAA with a .916 save percentage. Also read: Carter Hart's NHL future in limbo as NHL insider blasts return rumors post-Hockey Canada verdict Anton Khudobin's retirement puts an end to a Cinderella story of professional dedication and drive. Never a name on everyone's lips in the ice rink, his long contribution to the Dallas Stars' playoff push in 2020 has ensured his place in the record books of the NHL forever. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Reuters
06-08-2025
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Longtime NHL goalie Anton Khudobin retires
August 6 - Anton Khudobin, a journeyman goaltender who last appeared in the NHL in 2023, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Khudobin, 39, played in 260 games across 14 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild (2009-11), Boston Bruins (2011-13, 2016-18), Carolina Hurricanes (2013-15), Anaheim Ducks (2015-16), Dallas Stars (2018-22) and Chicago Blackhawks, for whom he started one game during the 2022-23 campaign. His best stretch came in Dallas, where he made 112 appearances (102 starts) and recorded a 2.54 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. All 24 of his postseason starts came with the Stars on their run to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2020 "bubble" playoffs. Khudobin went 14-10-0 in those playoffs with a 2.69 GAA and a .917 save percentage, as the Stars went on to lose the final to the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. Khudobin spent the 2023-24 season playing in Russia's KHL and VHL. He did not play in 2024-25. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
06-08-2025
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Former Bruins Goalie Calls It A Career
Former Boston Bruins goalie Anton Khudobin has retired from professional hockey. The Dallas Stars confirmed the news in a post on their official X account. Khudobin spent a nice chunk of his NHL career as a member of the Bruins, as he played four years over two stints with the Original Six club from 2011-12 to 2012-13 and 2016-17 to 2017-18. In 62 games as a Bruin, he had a 33-16-9 record, a .914 save percentage, and a 2.50 goals-against average. Overall, he worked very well as a backup goalie while he played for the Bruins. This was especially the case during the 2017-18 campaign, as he had a 16-6-7 record, a 2.56 goals-against average, and a .913 save percentage in 31 games. In 260 career NHL games over 14 seasons split between the Minnesota Wild, Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Stars, and Chicago Blackhawks, Khudobin put together a 114-92-33 record, a .916 save percentage, and a 2.52 goals-against average. Khudobin had his best NHL season with the Stars in 2019-20, as he recorded a 16-8-4 record, a .930 save percentage, and a 2.22 goals-against average. He also thrived for the Stars during their 2020 playoff run, as he had a 14-10 record, a .917 save percentage, and a 2.69 goals-against average in 25 games. Bruins: 4 Under-The-Radar Prospects To Watch The Boston Bruins' prospect is slowly starting to improve, as they have youngsters like James Hagens, Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras, Dans Locmelis, and Fabian Lysell in their system. However, they also have some less-talked-about prospects who should be watched very closely next season. photo credit: © Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Yahoo
05-08-2025
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Former Hurricanes Netminder Announces Retirement
Former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Anton Khudobin is reportedly retiring from professional hockey after a 17-year career. Khudobin, 39, played in the NHL in parts of 14 seasons and for six different teams, most notably Dallas and Carolina. The veteran netminder played for Carolina from 2013-2015, appearing in 70 games for the franchise. In those games, the Russian netminder had a 27-31-7 record, but a 0.914 save percentage and 2.5 goals against average along with two shutouts. Khudobin makes unreal diving save on Karlsson Carolina Hurricanes goalie Anton Khudobin dives across the crease to make an unreal arm save on Ottawa Senators defensemen Erik Karlsson. The most notable accomplishment in his NHL career included a Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 as a member of the Stars. Khudobin, who had only seen action in two playoff games previously, appeared in 25 games that postseason, posting a 0.917 save percentage. He had a 0.910 save percentage in the six-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Congrats to Khudobin on his retirement. Son Of Hurricanes Legend Makes USA U18 Team Team USA's U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster was revealed yesterday and there was quite a familiar name amongst those selected. • Last Season's Rookies Poised To Take Steps Into Bigger Roles For Carolina Hurricanes• 'A Year Ago, I Probably Would Have Told You You Were Crazy.': Carolina Hurricanes Jackson Blake, Eric Tulsky On Eight-Year Extension• Hurricanes Betting On Risky Approach To Give Them Competitive Edge• Where Does Nikolaj Ehlers Slot In For The Carolina Hurricanes?• Seth Jarvis Invited To Canada's National Teams Orientation Camp With Hopes To Make Olympic Roster• Where Will K'Andre Miller Line Up For The Carolina Hurricanes? Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
