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Jim Carey GOALTENDER · CATCHES L · 6'2" · 205 LB
172 GP 79 W 2.58 GAA .898 SV% 16 SO
CAREER · TAP TO FLIP
CAREY #30

Born May 31, 1974 · Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States — Drafted 1992 · Rd 2, #8 overall

SEASONGPWGAASV%SO
1996-97 19 5 3.82 .871 0
1997-98 10 3 2.90 .893 2
1998-99 4 1 3.87 .829 0
CAREER 172 79 2.58 .898 16
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Jim Carey

#30 Age 52 G
Height
6'2"
Weight
205 lbs
Catches
L
Born
(age 52)
Birthplace
Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
Draft
1992 R2 P8
Stats updated:

Career Statistics

Season Team GP W L OT GAA SV% SO
1998-99 Blues 4 1 2 0 3.87 .829 0
1997-98 Bruins 10 3 2 0 2.90 .893 2
1996-97 Bruins 19 5 13 0 3.82 .871 0
1995-96 Capitals 71 35 24 0 2.26 .906 9
1994-95 Capitals 28 18 6 0 2.13 .913 4
Career 172 79 65 0 2.58 .898 16

Jim Carey was born on May 31, 1974, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Selected by the Washington Capitals in the second round, eighth pick, of the 1992 NHL Draft, the left-catching goaltender stood 6'2" and weighed 205 pounds. He wore number 30 throughout his NHL career.

Carey played 172 games at the NHL level, recording 79 wins, 65 losses, a career goals-against average of 2.58, a save percentage of .898, and 16 shutouts.

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