History of Jonathan Quick in Timeline

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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January 21, 1986: Jonathan Quick's Birth

On January 21, 1986, Jonathan Douglas Quick was born. He is an American professional ice hockey player.

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.

2000: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2000, Jonathan Quick played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers minor ice hockey team.

2002: Named to All-Area Ice Hockey Team

In 2002, Jonathan Quick was named to the New Haven Register All-Area Ice Hockey Team while playing at Avon Old Farms.

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.

February 9, 2009: Named First Star of the Week

On February 9, 2009, Jonathan Quick was awarded the First Star of the Week by the NHL after stopping 95 of 100 shots in a three-game road win streak.

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.

2010: Silver Medalist at the Winter Olympics

In 2010, Jonathan Quick won a silver medal with the United States at the Winter Olympics.

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.

2011: Named NHL Second Team All-Star

In 2011, Jonathan Quick was named a NHL second team All-Star.

April 25, 2012: Nominated as a Vezina Trophy Finalist

On April 25, 2012, Jonathan Quick was nominated as a Vezina Trophy finalist.

May 30, 2012: Playoff Record for Consecutive Road Wins

On May 30, 2012, Jonathan Quick set a new Stanley Cup playoff record after winning his 11th consecutive road game dating back to the 2011 postseason.

June 2, 2012: Continued Playoff Record for Consecutive Road Wins

On June 2, 2012, Jonathan Quick's streak of consecutive road wins continued to 12 games.

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.

2012: Stanley Cup Champion with the Kings

In 2012, Jonathan Quick won the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings. His Conn Smythe Trophy-winning run has been described as the best statistical playoff run ever.

2012: "Quickwich" sandwich named in Quick's honor

In 2012, after Quick's Stanley Cup victory, Ray and Mike's Deli in Hamden named the "Quickwich" sandwich in Quick's honor.

2013: Awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy following 2013-2014 season

Following the 2013-2014 season, Jonathan Quick was awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy, as the goalkeeper playing at least 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it.

June 13, 2014: Second Stanley Cup Victory

On June 13, 2014, Jonathan Quick won his second Stanley Cup after the Kings defeated the New York Rangers.

October 16, 2014: Largest Save Percentage in Shootout Victory

On October 16, 2014, Jonathan Quick posted 43 saves on all 43 shots he faced in a 1–0 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues, marking his largest save percentage in a shootout win to date.

2014: Second Stanley Cup with the Kings

In 2014, Jonathan Quick won his second Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings.

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.

2014: Defeated in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final

In the 2014 Stanley Cup Final, Jonathan Quick defeated the New York Rangers.

March 14, 2016: All-Time Leader in Shutouts

On March 14, 2016, Jonathan Quick became the all-time leader in shutouts of American-born goaltenders.

October 12, 2016: Suffered Lower-Body Injury

On October 12, 2016, Jonathan Quick suffered a lower-body injury in the season's first game against the San Jose Sharks.

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.

May 8, 2022: Playoff Shutout Record

On May 8, 2022, Jonathan Quick recorded his 10th NHL playoff shutout in a 4–0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, surpassing Mike Richter for first place among American goaltenders in that category.

2022: Ten-Year Contract Extension Concluded

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

2022: Performance in Question

Midway through the 2022–23 season, Quick's performance was in question, with Pheonix Copley taking over starting duties.

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.

2023: Third Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights

In 2023, Jonathan Quick won his third Stanley Cup as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights.

2023: Third Stanley Cup Victory

In 2023, the Golden Knights defeated the Panthers in five games, and Quick hoisted the Stanley Cup for the third time.

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.

March 2024: Winningest American-Born Goaltender

In March 2024, Jonathan Quick became the winningest American-born goaltender in NHL history, surpassing Ryan Miller.

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.

February 2025: First American-Born Goaltender to Win 400 Games

In February 2025, Jonathan Quick became the first American-born goaltender to win 400 games.

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.