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Carey Price

Carey Price is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for his 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Carey Price is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for his 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. He was one of the league’s top goaltenders in his era and set several franchise records for Montreal. Price was traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2025 while on long-term injured reserve, and he has not officially announced retirement.

Early life and junior career

Price was born in Anahim Lake, British Columbia, and developed as a goaltender in Canada before being selected fifth overall in the 2005 NHL Draft by Montreal.

NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens

He spent the bulk of his professional career with the Canadiens, becoming the franchise’s all-time winningest goaltender and one of the most accomplished players in team history. Price holds the franchise record for goaltender wins with 361.

Peak season and awards

Price’s 2014–15 season is widely regarded as the peak of his career, when he led the NHL in several categories and won multiple major individual awards. That season he won the Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award, and William M. Jennings Trophy.

Later career, injuries, and contract status

Price last appeared in an NHL game in April 2022 and has remained sidelined by knee injuries. He was later traded to the San Jose Sharks, but he has not officially retired.

Key facts

Price played 15 NHL seasons, all with the Montreal Canadiens, before being traded to San Jose in 2025.
He holds the Montreal Canadiens franchise record for goaltender wins with 361.
He won the Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy in 2014–15.
He also won the Ted Lindsay Award and William M. Jennings Trophy in 2014–15.
He has not officially announced retirement, but he has not played since April 2022 due to injuries.

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Canadian context

Price is one of the most accomplished Canadian goaltenders in NHL history and a major figure in Montreal Canadiens and Canadian hockey history.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carey Price?

Carey Price is a Canadian former NHL goaltender best known for his long career with the Montreal Canadiens and for winning several major league awards.

How old is Carey Price?

Carey Price was born on August 16, 1987, which makes him 38 years old as of July 23, 2026.

What team does Carey Price play for?

He is under contract with the San Jose Sharks, though he has not played NHL games since April 2022 due to injury.

What is Carey Price's net worth?

A verified, up-to-date net worth is not provided in the supplied sources. Public estimates vary widely and should be treated cautiously.

Is Carey Price retired?

He has not officially announced retirement, but he has not played since 2022 and has been inactive because of injuries.

What is Carey Price's career stats?

His NHL regular-season career totals are 712 games played, 361 wins, 261 losses, 79 overtime losses, a 2.51 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and 49 shutouts.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carey_Price
Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, Canadiens tenure, and franchise win record.
NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-canadiens-trade-carey-price-to-san-jose-sharks
Supports: Trade to San Jose Sharks, career totals, injury status, and retirement status.
NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/player/carey-price-8471679
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, draft position, height, weight, and age.
ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3231/carey-price
Supports: Career regular-season statistics and current team/status listing.
NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/carey-price-on-life-future-away-from-hockey-part-1
Supports: Awards, career achievements, injury context, and statement that he is not officially retired.