Career Timeline of Jonathan Quick: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jonathan Quick built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jonathan Quick is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers in the NHL. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2005.

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1993: Kings qualified for the finals for the second time

In 1993, Los Angeles qualified for the finals for the second time in its 45-year history, and first time since the 1993 playoffs.

October 15, 2005: First Collegiate Victory

On October 15, 2005, Jonathan Quick earned his first collegiate victory with a score of 4–2 in his first start against Clarkson University.

2005: Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings

In 2005, Jonathan Quick was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round, 72nd overall, at the NHL entry draft.

January 6, 2007: First Collegiate Goal

On January 6, 2007, Jonathan Quick scored his first goal against Merrimack College. The unassisted goal came during a delayed penalty into an empty net and was the game-winning goal.

October 27, 2007: Statistically unlikely goal during a shutout

On October 27, 2007, Quick made a statistically unlikely goal during a shutout in his second start, scoring an empty-net goal against the Pensacola Ice Pilots.

December 6, 2007: First NHL Game

On December 6, 2007, Jonathan Quick played his first NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres, resulting in an 8–2 win.

December 16, 2008: Called up to the Los Angeles Kings

On December 16, 2008, Jonathan Quick was called up to the Los Angeles Kings after Erik Ersberg suffered a groin injury.

January 1, 2010: Named to United States 2010 Winter Olympics team

On January 1, 2010, Quick was named to the United States senior team for the 2010 Winter Olympics as the team's third goaltender and later won a silver medal.

April 16, 2011: First Stanley Cup Playoffs Shutout

On April 16, 2011, Jonathan Quick earned his first Stanley Cup playoffs shutout against the San Jose Sharks, stopping all 34 shots.

June 28, 2012: Signed Ten-Year Contract Extension

On June 28, 2012, Jonathan Quick signed a ten-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.

November 2012: Joined the Manchester Monarchs

In November 2012, Jonathan Quick joined the AHL's Manchester Monarchs to continue rehabilitation from an off-season back surgery.

2014: Starting Goaltender for the United States 2014 Winter Olympics team

In 2014, Quick was named the starting goaltender for the United States team at the Winter Olympics, starting five out of six games. The United States did not medal.

February 25, 2017: Returned from Injury

On February 25, 2017, Jonathan Quick returned to the team after being out for four and a half months due to a lower-body injury, securing a 4–1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

January 30, 2018: Missed Game Due to All-Star Invitation Decline

On January 30, 2018, Jonathan Quick missed the Kings' first game back after declining an invitation to the 2018 NHL All-Star Game due to a nagging injury.

2022: Ten-Year Contract Extension Concluded

In 2022, Jonathan Quick's Ten-Year Contract Extension with the Los Angeles Kings was concluded

February 26, 2023: Last Game as a King

On February 26, 2023, Jonathan Quick started his last game as a King, a 5–2 loss against the New York Rangers.

March 1, 2023: Traded to Columbus Blue Jackets

On March 1, 2023, Jonathan Quick was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets along with a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.

March 5, 2023: First Start for Vegas

On March 5, 2023, Jonathan Quick made his first start for Vegas, securing a 4–3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

July 1, 2023: Signed with New York Rangers

On July 1, 2023, Jonathan Quick signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers.

March 3, 2024: Signed to one-year contract extension by the Rangers

On March 3, 2024, Quick signed a one-year contract extension with the New York Rangers.

2024: Conditional 2024 third-round pick

On March 1, 2023, Jonathan Quick was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets along with a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.

February 2, 2025: Won 400th NHL game

On February 2, 2025, Quick won his 400th NHL game against his former team, the Golden Knights.

2025: Conditional 2025 seventh-round pick

One day after being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus traded Quick to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Michael Hutchinson and a 2025 seventh-round pick.

March 10, 2026: Recorded 65th NHL Shutout

On March 10, 2026, Quick recorded his 65th shutout of his NHL career in a 4–0 win against the Calgary Flames, surpassing Lundqvist for 17th in all-time list.