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Barclay Goodrow (born February 26, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Key Information

Goodrow played his junior hockey over five seasons with the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League, serving as captain in both the final season in Brampton and the first in North Bay. Although he remained undrafted throughout his years of eligibility, Goodrow was invited to attend the San Jose Sharks' Development Camp and subsequently signed with them. During his tenure with the Sharks, he played with their American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, and helped them win their first series during the 2017 Calder Cup playoffs.

During the 2019–20 season, Goodrow was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning whom he helped win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. On July 17, 2021, with Goodrow approaching free agency, his signing rights were traded by Tampa Bay to the New York Rangers in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL entry draft. Goodrow was subsequently waived by the Rangers following the 2023–24 season, and was re-claimed by the Sharks.

Early life

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Goodrow was born on February 26, 1993, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada[1] to parents John and Janice.[2] He was born into an athletic family as his father played football for three years at the University of Toronto and his sister played rugby at the University of Western Ontario.[3] Growing up in Aurora, Barclay started playing ice hockey at the age of five before progressing to tyke and playing two years with Aurora Tigers AA teams. When he was 10, he began playing AAA minor ice hockey in Richmond Hill and with the York Simcoe Express, where he helped his teams win three Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships in five years.[2] At the age of 15 with the York Simcoe Express, Goodrow finished second in OMHA/Eastern AAA Hockey League scoring with 67 goals and 47 assists for 114 points in 71 games.[4]

Playing career

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Junior

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As a result of his play at the junior level, Goodrow was a first-round pick of the Brampton Battalion in the 2009 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection.[4] He joined the Battalion for their 2009–10 preseason games where he led them with five goals and one assist for six points in five games.[5] In his OHL debut game against the Peterborough Petes, Goodrow played on the right wing and recorded an assist.[6] He eventually cemented himself into a right wing role alongside Sam Carrick and Sean Jones while veterans Cody Hodgson and Matt Duchene attended National Hockey League (NHL) training camps.[7] Goodrow later scored his first career OHL goal at 5:18 of the second period to give the Battalion a 5–0 lead.[8] Beyond scoring, he also accumulated penalty minutes including 15 in 10 games.[9] After tallying four goals and three assists for seven points through 22 games, Goodrow was chosen to represent Team Canada at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[10] Prior to leaving, he broke a 12-game scoring drought by scoring his fifth goal of the season in a 5–2 win over the Guelph Storm.[11] Goodrow subsequently missed three OHL games while playing at the 10-team World U-17 Hockey Challenge and returned with a silver medal.[12] Upon returning to the lineup, Goodrow stepped up into a major role with the Battalion as a replacement for an injured Cody Hodgson.[13]

Upon concluding his rookie season, Goodrow rejoined the Battalion for the 2010–11 season.[14] In the first year of his NHL draft eligibility, Goodrow earned a mid-term ranking of 173rd amongst North American skaters eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. At the time of this ranking, Goodrow was fourth in team scoring with 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points through 39 games.[15] He continued to produce offensively as the season continued which earned him a higher final ranking of 116th by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.[16] During the offseason prior to the 2011–12 season, Goodrow and teammates Philip Lane and Ian Watters spent time in the gym and working with a skating coach on strength and conditioning.[17]

Despite remaining undrafted, Goodrow was invited to participate in the Carolina Hurricanes Rookie Camp. However, while participating in their rookie camp, he suffered a leg injury and was forced to miss four OHL games.[18] During the Battalion's first preseason game, Goodrow was named team captain for the game, while Mitchell Porowski, Alex O’Neil, and Ian Watters served as alternates.[19] It was later announced that Carric would serve at the Battalion's captain with Goodrow as one of the alternates. At the age of 18, Goodrow was the youngest member of the leadership group.[20] By November, Goodrow was tied for third place in Battalion scoring with a team-leading 12 goals and four assists for 16 points through 22 games.[21] At the same time, he also maintained a 13 game point streak of nine goals and four assists.[21][22] Goodrow maintained his career-best season and in March ranked second in Battalion scoring with 25 goals and 22 assists for 47 points. He also tied with Jason Maleyko for 24th place on the club’s all-time points list.[23] Goodrow's efforts were recognized at the conclusion of the season when he received the Battalion's most sportsmanlike player award.[24] At the conclusion of the 2011–12 season, Goodrow was invited to attend the Los Angeles Kings' 2012 development camp.[25]

Goodrow during the 2012 Los Angeles Kings development camp.

Upon returning from his first NHL development camp, Goodrow was named the 12th captain in the Battalion’s 15-year history. At the time of the announcement, Goodrow has also led the team in scoring with five goals and two assists for seven points through nine games.[26] He was later named one of 34 players selected to the rosters for the CHL Canada/Russia Series.[27] During the series, he played alongside Sean Monahan and Connor McDavid but was criticized for his skating ability. ESPN reporter Grant Sonier stated: "It was really evident when he played on that line at a really high pace – the Russians were a really good team – and (his skating) was the issue. He didn't get a whole lot of playing time as the game wore on."[28] Despite this, Goodrow finished in a tie for third place as best defensive forward as voted by OHL Eastern Conference coaches.[29] Goodrow finished the season with 38 goals and 14 assists through 62 games but was bypassed in all seven rounds of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. However, he was invited to participate in the Detroit Red Wings Rookie Camp.[30]

Goodrow returned from the Detroit Red Wings camp the day before the 2013–14 season and began his second campaign as the Battalion's team captain.[31] On September 22, Goodrow played in his 253rd OHL game to tie Wojtek Wolski and John de Gray for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time list.[32] Prior to his 21st birthday, Goodrow led the team in scoring with 25 goals and 23 assists for 48 points through 49 games.[33] With his assistance, the Battalion qualified for OHL playoffs after they captured the Central Division title.[34] At the conclusion of his final major junior season, Goodrow was nominated for the Red Tilson Trophy and for the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as the league's top overage player.[35] As a result of his play, Goodrow signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks on March 6, 2014.[36]

Professional (2014–present)

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San Jose Sharks

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Goodrow with the San Jose Sharks in December 2014.

Following the signing, Goodrow was invited to attend the Sharks' 2014 Development Camp[37] and training camp.[38] After scoring two goals in an exhibition game against the Anaheim Ducks, Goodrow suffered a hand injury in the Sharks final game which delayed his NHL season debut for 11 games.[39] He eventually made his debut on October 30, 2014, in a 4–3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild.[40] Goodrow then tallied his first career assist on November 16 in a 2–0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.[41] On December 9, 2014, Goodrow scored his first career NHL goal in a 5–2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The goal came 54 seconds after Joe Pavelski's goal to lead the Sharks 2–0.[42] After tallying two goals and five assists through 31 games with the Sharks, Goodrow was re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Worcester Sharks. He played two games in the AHL, accumulating nine penalty minutes, before being recalled to the NHL level on January 27, 2015.[43] Goodrow finished his first professional season playing in 60 games with the Sharks and tallying four goals and eight assists.[44]

Following his rookie season, Goodrow was re-assigned to the Sharks' new AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, to begin the 2015–16 season.[45] He rejoined the Sharks at the NHL level for 12 games in November but was re-assigned to the AHL after going goalless and tallying three assists.[46] Upon returning to the AHL, Goodrow struggled with his confidence and was placed on the Barracuda's fourth line.[47] After being placed on the line, he picked up in scoring[47] and was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the week ending on December 6, 2015, following a hat-trick against the Bakersfield Condors.[48] By January, he led the team in scoring with 13 goals and was subsequently selected for the 2016 AHL All-Star Game.[49] Goodrow finished his second professional season by setting a franchise and career record with 25 goals. He also finished the regular season fourth on the team in points and tied for third in power play goals.[50] As a result of his improvements, Goodrow re-joined the Sharks for their 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs push against the St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins.[46]

After Goodrow spent the majority of the 2015–16 season with the Barracuda, the same occurred during the 2016–17 season.[47] He was again invited to participate in the Sharks' training camp and exhibition games, where he played alongside Tommy Wingels and Melker Karlsson,[51] but was re-assigned to the AHL.[52] In 61 games with the Barracuda, Goodrow recorded a team-high 25 goals and 20 assists.[47] During the 2017 Calder Cup playoffs, Goodrow helped lead the team to their first series win in team history.[53] His versatile play over his two full seasons with the Barracuda was recognized by head coach Roy Sommer who said: "Barclay’s turned into an all-around player for us. He kills penalties, he’s on the power play, he’s on our top line, he’s played both wings and even taken draws on his strong side."[54] On August 7, 2017, the Sharks re-signed Goodrow to a two-year contract.[55]

In the first year of his new contract, Goodrow rejoined the Sharks for the entirety of the 2017–18 season. In his second game with the team, he centered a line for the first time since he was in minor hockey as he helped lead the Sharks to their fourth consecutive win.[56] However, on November 16, Goodrow was injured in a 2–0 loss against the Florida Panthers and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.[57] He was eventually activated off injured reserve on December 2[58] but returned again shortly thereafter.[59] Goodrow sustained another upper-body injury in the first period of a loss to the St. Louis Blues on March 27.[60] He finished the regular season with seven goals and seven assists in 47 games.[1]

Prior to the start of the 2018–19 season, the Sharks signed Goodrow to a two-year contract extension through the 2020–21 season.[61] Early in the season, he skated on the Sharks' third line alongside Joe Thornton and Marcus Sörensen.[62] On March 25, 2019, Goodrow played in his 200th career NHL game during a loss to the Red Wings.[63] As the Sharks qualified for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, Goodrow was tasked with centering their fourth line with Lukas Radil and Melker Karlsson.[64] During Game 7 of the Sharks' first-round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, Goodrow scored the series-winning goal in overtime to lead them to the second round.[65]

Tampa Bay Lightning

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On February 24, 2020, Goodrow and a 2020 third-round pick were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Anthony Greco and a 2020 first-round pick. At the time of the trade, he had collected a career-best eight goals and 24 points through 62 games along with 80 penalty minutes.[66] Upon joining the team, Goodrow skated on the right wing on Tampa Bay's third line alongside Ondrej Palat and Tyler Johnson.[67] He recorded an assist in his debut the following night during a 4–3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.[68] Goodrow played eight games with the Lightning, tallying two assists, before the season was placed on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[69] Once the NHL returned to play, Goodrow helped the Lightning defeat the Washington Capitals in the first round-robin game.[70] He later scored his first goal with the team 16 seconds into the second period to help lead the Lightning to a 2–1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 4.[71] Goodrow eventually helped the Lightning win their first Stanley Cup since 2004 in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars.[72] However, as a result of the pandemic, Goodrow was unable to get his day with the Cup.[73]

Goodrow returned to the Lightning for their 2020–21 NHL season.[74] In early February, Goodrow was named the NHL's Player of the Week after he recorded a team-high four points as the Lightning held a perfect 3–0–0 record.[75] However, he then experienced a goalless drought[76] and did not score again until April 8.[77] In the Lightnings final game of the regular season, it was announced that Goodrow was recovering from an upper body injury with no returning timeline.[78] Goodrow eventually returned to the Lightning's lineup for Game 6 against the Florida Panthers and logging three shots on goal and five hits in 16:43 minutes of ice time.[79] In their following series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Goodrow scored the game winning goal to lead the Lightning 2–1 in Game 1. During the same game, he also recorded seven hits in 18:48 of ice time, which included 5:40 on the penalty kill.[80] Throughout the remainder of the series, Goodrow played on the Lightning's third line alongside Blake Coleman and Yanni Gourde.[81] With his assistance, the Lightning returned to the Stanley Cup Finals where they faced off against the Montreal Canadiens. In Game 2 of the Finals, Goodrow assisted on Coleman's game winning goal with 1.1 seconds left in the second period.[82] They eventually beat the Canadiens in five games to win back-to-back Stanley Cups, with Goodrow being named First Star of the game.[83] He was also named Sport Aurora's athlete of the Year.[84]

New York Rangers

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On July 17, 2021, with Goodrow approaching free agency, his signing rights were traded by Tampa Bay to the New York Rangers in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[85] Upon joining the team, Rangers GM Chris Drury praised his ability to be versatile, saying: "I could see him do all different things for Gerard, whether that's more time in the middle, whether it's face-offs in the [defensive] zone. But we think he's got a pretty complete game. He's going be able to help a lot of different areas."[86] After contract discussions, Goodrow signed a six-year deal with the Rangers on July 22, 2021.[87] Prior to the start of the 2021–22 season, Goodrow was one of six players named an alternate captain for the Rangers.[88] While he began the season on the Ranger's third and fourth lines, injuries to Sammy Blais and Kaapo Kakko saw Goodrow spending more time on the Rangers top lines. When centring the fourth line, he often played between Ryan Reaves and Kevin Rooney.[89] By December, Goodrow had tallied his seventh assist of the season, ranking sixth on the Rangers.[90] His success continued into January as he entered the month with a three-game point streak and four points over seven games.[91] As a result of COVID-19 affecting the Rangers lineup, Goodrow was moved from the fourth line to the second line wing position in early January.[92] On January 24, Goodrow scored his 40th career NHL goal to help the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Kings.[93] Later, Goodrow played in his 400th career game on April 7, against the Pittsburgh Penguins.[94] At the conclusion of his first season with the Rangers, Goodrow set new career highs with 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points. He was also named the Rangers co-recipient of the Players' Player Award with Jacob Trouba.[95] Goodrow played Game 1 of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs before missing 11 games with a suspected ankle fracture. He returned to help the Rangers stave off elimination in Game 6 against the Hurricanes.[96]

Goodrow (left) with the New York Rangers in October 2023.

Due to injuries to the Rangers lineup, Goodrow began the 2022–23 season alternating between fourth-line center and third-line winger. He played one game as the Ranger's fourth-line centre between Reaves and Dryden Hunt but spent five games on the left wing of Filip Chytil. Following an injury to Chytil in late October, Goodrow reassumed the centre position on the Ranger's third line.[97] Through December, Goodrow continued to move up and down the lineup while playing on both his left and right side. When asked of these constant changes, Goodrow said, "My job is to go play...It doesn’t matter who I’m with. I just go out and play."[98] By the end of the month, Goodrow led all Rangers players with eight goals at full strength and ranked third on the team with 15 points at full strength.[99] Near the end of the season, Goodrow gained Jimmy Vesey and Tyler Motte as his linemates and the trio combined for four goals over their first 12 games together.[100] He finished the 2022–23 season with 11 goals but tied his career-high with 20 assists for 31 points through 82 games.[1]

On October 28, 2023, Goodrow played in his 500th career NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks. He became the 49th NHL player to have reached 500 games while going undrafted and winning two Stanley Cups.[101]

Return to San Jose

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Entering the 2024 offseason unable to meet expectations the past several years from his high-value contract relative to his performance, the Rangers looked to move Goodrow but had difficulty given his high salary and 15 team no trade list.[102] On June 18, 2024, the Rangers placed Goodrow on waivers.[103] He was subsequently claimed by the Sharks the following day, returning to his original team.[104] Goodrow was reportedly unhappy with the move, as he was not approached by the Rangers management to help facilitate a trade and had placed San Jose on his no-trade list.[102][105] The way in which Rangers' management had handled the Goodrow situation was not well received by New York players and reportedly affected the team's play during the following 2024–25 season, particularly after Rangers captain Jacob Trouba received a similar waivers threat.[106][107]

Personal life

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodrow and his girlfriend adopted two dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa.[108] He and teammates Scott Wedgewood and Carter Verhaeghe competed in a league-wide Fortnite tournament for charity.[109]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 York Simcoe Express U16 AAA ETHL 71 67 47 114 65 — — — — —
2008–09 Villanova Knights OJHL 2 2 1 3 2 — — — — —
2009–10 Brampton Battalion OHL 63 6 13 19 34 11 1 3 4 2
2010–11 Brampton Battalion OHL 65 24 15 39 36 4 0 0 0 2
2011–12 Brampton Battalion OHL 60 26 26 52 58 8 1 1 2 6
2012–13 Brampton Battalion OHL 62 38 14 52 59 5 2 3 5 6
2013–14 North Bay Battalion OHL 63 33 34 67 64 22 14 10 24 23
2014–15 San Jose Sharks NHL 60 4 8 12 35 — — — — —
2014–15 Worcester Sharks AHL 7 2 4 6 11 4 0 1 1 4
2015–16 San Jose Sharks NHL 14 0 3 3 16 — — — — —
2015–16 San Jose Barracuda AHL 57 20 19 39 43 4 0 1 1 0
2016–17 San Jose Barracuda AHL 61 25 20 45 55 15 5 5 10 10
2016–17 San Jose Sharks NHL 3 0 1 1 0 — — — — —
2017–18 San Jose Sharks NHL 47 7 7 14 28 2 0 0 0 0
2018–19 San Jose Sharks NHL 82 7 10 17 76 20 2 0 2 22
2019–20 San Jose Sharks NHL 62 8 16 24 80 — — — — —
2019–20 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 8 0 2 2 17 25 1 5 6 16
2020–21 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 55 6 14 20 52 18 2 4 6 26
2021–22 New York Rangers NHL 79 13 20 33 69 9 0 1 1 6
2022–23 New York Rangers NHL 82 11 20 31 58 7 1 0 1 29
2023–24 New York Rangers NHL 80 4 8 12 78 16 6 2 8 12
2024–25 San Jose Sharks NHL 77 5 3 8 75 — — — — —
NHL totals 649 65 112 177 584 97 12 12 24 111

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2010 Canada Ontario U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 2 2 4 4
Junior totals 6 2 2 4 4

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
AHL
All-Star Game 2016 [49]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2020, 2021 [72][110]

References

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Barclay Goodrow

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Barclay Goodrow is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who plays center and wing for the of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on February 26, 1993, in , , he stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 210 pounds, and shoots left-handed. Goodrow went undrafted in the NHL but signed as a with the Sharks on March 6, 2014, making his league debut during the 2014–15 season. As of November 2025, Goodrow has appeared in 668 regular-season NHL games, accumulating 177 points (65 goals and 112 assists) along with 746 penalty minutes. He was traded to the on February 24, 2020, where he contributed to back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021. He has played a key role in playoff successes throughout his career, including overtime-winning goals in the 2019 playoffs for the against the and in 2024 for the against the . As a , he joined the in July 2021 on a six-year , serving as an alternate captain and providing defensive depth during his tenure there until June 2024. That summer, the claimed him off waivers from the on June 19, 2024, reuniting him with his original organization for the 2024–25 season and beyond. Known for his physical play and faceoff prowess (career 50.4% win rate), Goodrow remains a valuable bottom-six forward emphasizing shutdown responsibilities and clutch postseason performances.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Barclay Goodrow was born on February 26, 1993, in , , . He was raised in the nearby town of Aurora, a suburban community in York Region known for its family-oriented environment, parks, and strong sense of local pride. Aurora, with a population of approximately 62,000, offered a supportive setting for young families, blending small-town charm with proximity to urban amenities in the . This community atmosphere, characterized by active neighborhood events and recreational facilities, contributed to Goodrow's early years of exploration and development. Goodrow grew up in an athletic family, with his parents, John and Janice Goodrow, instilling a strong emphasis on sports from a young age. His father, John, had a background in football, playing for three years on the Varsity Blues team. Goodrow's , Martha, pursued rugby at the , where she excelled as a player for the women's team, earning recognition for her scoring contributions. The family, including another , fostered a competitive yet encouraging household that valued physical activity and perseverance. Before dedicating himself more fully to athletics, Goodrow attended The Country Day School in nearby King City from grades 7 to 10, where he engaged in a balanced academic and extracurricular routine. His early interests extended beyond sports to include soccer, which he played competitively until his mid-teens, reflecting a broad curiosity and team-oriented mindset shaped by his family's influence. These experiences in Aurora's nurturing community helped build his discipline and social skills during his formative years.

Youth hockey development

Barclay Goodrow began playing hockey at the age of five in , starting with Optimist hockey as a precursor to organized . He progressed to Tyke hockey with the Aurora minor system and spent two years with the Aurora Tigers AA team before advancing to AAA competition. At age ten, Goodrow joined the Richmond Hill AAA program, but it was during his final five years of minor hockey with the York-Simcoe Express that he established himself as a standout player, contributing to three Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) championships between 2005 and 2009. Goodrow's development emphasized a physical playing style and strong , shaped by multi-sport participation and targeted training. He played soccer until age 14 or 15 to build overall athleticism and incorporated for four to five years to enhance his conditioning, agility, and resilience on the ice. Under head coach Maurice Catenacci with the York-Simcoe Express, Goodrow honed these attributes through rigorous team practices that focused on competitive edge and team cohesion, often alongside lifelong friends who reinforced his dedication. His parents played a supportive role in fostering this mindset, instilling values of optimism and perseverance from an early age. In his Minor Midget season at age 15 with the York-Simcoe Express in the OMHA/Eastern Ontario Tier 1 AAA Minor Midget Hockey League (ETAMMHL), Goodrow faced initial scouting challenges as a late bloomer but quickly drew attention with exceptional performance, finishing second in league scoring with 114 points (67 goals, 47 assists) in 71 games. This breakout year highlighted his physical presence and scoring ability, ranking him sixth all-time in ETAMMHL scoring and earning a silver medal at the 2009-10 Under-17 tournament. These accomplishments led to increased interest from junior scouts, culminating in his selection 17th overall by the Brampton Battalion in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection draft that summer.

Playing career

Junior career

Goodrow was selected by the in the first round, 17th overall, of the 2009 (OHL) Priority Selection after a standout performance with the York Simcoe Express in minor hockey. He began his OHL career with during the 2009–10 season, appearing in 63 regular-season games and recording 6 goals and 13 assists for 19 points, while accumulating 34 penalty minutes. In the , he contributed 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) over 11 games as the Battalion reached the second round. Goodrow showed steady improvement in subsequent seasons; in 2010–11, he tallied 24 goals and 39 points in 65 games, though the team exited early in the postseason with no points from him in 4 playoff appearances. By 2011–12, Goodrow earned the role of alternate captain for Brampton, posting career-best marks at that point with 26 goals, 26 assists, and 52 points in 60 regular-season games, helping the team to a plus-14 rating. In the , he added 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) across 8 games. His and production peaked in 2012–13 as team , where he led Brampton with 38 goals and 52 points in 62 games despite a minus-2 rating; he followed with 5 playoff points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 5 games. Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Goodrow was traded to the , where he continued as captain and delivered his most productive OHL campaign with 33 goals, 34 assists, and 67 points in 63 games, posting a plus-18 rating. In the playoffs, he excelled with 14 goals and 24 points in 22 games, guiding to the OHL finals, where they fell to the . Over his five-year OHL tenure (250 regular-season games), Goodrow amassed 94 goals, 68 assists, and 162 points, establishing himself as a physical, two-way forward with strong qualities. On March 6, 2014, following his junior season, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the as an undrafted .
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsPIMPlayoff GPPlayoff GPlayoff APlayoff Pts
2009–10Brampton Battalion63613193411134
2010–11Brampton Battalion65241539364000
2011–12Brampton Battalion60262652588112
2012–13Brampton Battalion62381452595235
2013–14North Bay Battalion633334676422141024

San Jose Sharks (first stint)

Goodrow signed with the as an undrafted free agent on March 6, 2014, following a standout junior season with the in the . He began his professional career with the Sharks' (AHL) affiliate, the , during the 2014-15 season, appearing in seven games and recording six points (two goals and four assists) along with 11 penalty minutes. His first AHL goal came on April 12, 2015, against the . Goodrow transitioned quickly to the NHL level, making his debut on October 30, 2014, in a 4-3 shootout loss to the . He scored his first NHL goal on December 9, 2014, in a 5-2 victory over the . In 60 games that rookie season, Goodrow tallied 12 points (four goals and eight assists), establishing himself as a physical presence with 35 penalty minutes and a minus-1 rating. The following year, 2015-16, Goodrow split time between the NHL and AHL's , the ' relocated affiliate. In the AHL, he excelled with 39 points (20 goals and 19 assists) in 57 games, earning selection to the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic as a Pacific Division representative. His performance highlighted his development as a versatile forward capable of contributing offensively in the . At the NHL level, limited appearances yielded three assists in 14 games. Goodrow's role expanded in the 2016-17 season, particularly in the AHL, where he posted career highs with the : 45 points (25 goals and 20 assists) in 61 regular-season games and 10 points (five goals and five assists) in 15 playoff contests. The advanced to the Finals but lost the series 4-1 to the Grand Rapids Griffins. In the NHL, his three games produced one assist, but his AHL success underscored his growing reliability as a . Over the subsequent seasons through 2019-20, Goodrow solidified a bottom-six forward role with the Sharks, emphasizing defensive responsibilities and penalty-kill duties. In 2017-18, he played 47 games, scoring 14 points (seven goals and seven assists) while logging significant short-handed ice time. His 2018-19 campaign marked a career high in games played (82), with 17 points (seven goals and 10 assists) and 76 penalty minutes, contributing to the team's penalty-kill unit that ranked among the league's better groups. In 2019-20, abbreviated by the COVID-19 pandemic, he recorded 24 points (eight goals and 16 assists) in 62 games, often paired with linemates for physical forechecking and faceoff wins, averaging over 52% in the circle. Goodrow's evolution from prospect to dependable depth player was evident in his consistent deployment on the third and fourth lines, where he prioritized shutdown play and special teams contributions.

Tampa Bay Lightning

On February 24, 2020, the acquired forward Barclay Goodrow and a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft (originally from the ) from the in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and forward Anthony Greco. The trade addressed need for a physical, versatile bottom-six center capable of penalty killing and faceoff duties. In his first partial season with the during 2019-20, Goodrow appeared in eight regular-season games, recording two assists while averaging 12:20 of ice time per game, primarily on the fourth line and penalty kill. The following year, in the shortened 2020-21 season, he established himself as a reliable depth contributor, posting 20 points (six goals and 14 assists) in 55 games, with strong defensive metrics including a plus-16 rating and frequent shifts against opponents' top lines. Goodrow's physical presence and prowess (winning 52.4% of draws) helped stabilize the Lightning's bottom-six forwards amid injuries to key players. Goodrow's value shone brightest in the , where he played a crucial depth role in the Lightning's back-to-back championships in and 2021. In the 2020 postseason, he skated in all 25 games, tallying six points (one , five assists) and logging significant penalty-kill minutes, including a that opened the scoring in Game 4 of the first round against the , contributing to a 2-1 victory and shifting series momentum. The following year, limited to 18 games due to injury but returning for the later rounds, he contributed six points (two s, four assists), highlighted by a go-ahead in Game 1 of the second round against the and an overtime game-winner in Game 4 of the Final versus the , helping clinch the series 4-1. His three playoff game-winning s across the two runs underscored his performance in high-stakes situations. Following the 2020 championship, Goodrow signed a two-year contract extension with the on October 13, 2020, worth $4.6 million ($2.3 million AAV), securing his role through the 2021-22 season. After repeating as champions in 2021, traded his signing rights to the on July 17, 2021, for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, allowing Goodrow to depart as an and sign a six-year, $21.85 million contract with New York shortly thereafter.

New York Rangers

Goodrow joined the on July 17, 2021, when the team acquired his negotiating rights from the in exchange for a conditional 2022 seventh-round draft pick. Five days later, on July 22, he signed a six-year contract worth $21.85 million, with an average annual value of $3.641667 million. His previous championships with Tampa Bay positioned him as a valuable veteran addition to the Rangers' bottom-six forwards. From the 2021–22 season through 2023–24, Goodrow filled the role of fourth-line center and a primary penalty killer for the Rangers, logging significant ice time while providing physicality and reliability. In his debut 2021–22 campaign, he posted a career-high 13 goals and 33 points over 79 games, helping the team advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to in six games. The following seasons saw steady production, with 11 goals in 2022–23 and four in 2023–24, though his value shone in the playoffs; in the 2023–24 playoffs, he contributed seven points in 16 games, including an winner in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the . On June 18, 2024, amid constraints with three years remaining on his deal, the Rangers placed Goodrow on unconditional waivers. He cleared waivers but was immediately claimed by the on June 19, ending his Rangers tenure. Goodrow later expressed unhappiness with the handling of the move, noting he was informed only moments before the waiver announcement.

Return to San Jose Sharks

On June 19, 2024, the San Jose Sharks claimed forward Barclay Goodrow off waivers from the New York Rangers, re-acquiring the forward who had previously played his first six NHL seasons with the organization. This move came after the Rangers placed Goodrow on waivers to bypass his 15-team no-trade list, on which the Sharks were reportedly included, leading to initial reluctance from Goodrow, who was not informed of the waiver until the last moment. In the 2024-25 season, Goodrow suited up for 77 games with the , contributing 5 goals and 3 assists for 8 points while logging significant penalty-kill minutes in a bottom-six defensive role. Amid San Jose's rebuild focused on developing young talent, Goodrow emerged as a veteran presence, providing mentorship to emerging players through his experience from two championships. For the 2025-26 season, Goodrow was appointed one of five alternate captains, wearing the "A" for home games alongside rookie Macklin Celebrini, as the Sharks opted against naming a full-time captain to distribute leadership. As of November 19, 2025, he has recorded 0 goals and 1 assist in 18 games, continuing to emphasize his defensive responsibilities and guidance for the team's youthful roster.

Personal life

Family and personal interests

Barclay Goodrow is married to Madison Goodrow, whom he has been dating since 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Jones Alexander, in November 2023, prompting Goodrow to miss a New York Rangers game against the for the birth. His family provides crucial support amid the demands of his NHL career, with Madison often accompanying him during relocations between teams. During the 2020 , Goodrow and Madison, then his girlfriend, adopted two rescue puppies—collie-retriever mixes originally named Eddie and Tundra, later renamed Norman and Winston—from the of while quarantining in . The high-energy dogs, nicknamed Normie and Winnie, integrated into their routine, offering companionship and levity during the league's pause, though they initially disrupted sleep with frequent nighttime needs. By 2022, the couple had expanded their rescue family to include Harlee, joining Norman and Winston, emphasizing their commitment to fostering and adoption. As of 2025, their rescue dogs include Harlee and Norman. The dogs remain central to Goodrow's off-ice life, accompanying him on walks and providing a sense of normalcy. Beyond family, Goodrow pursues video gaming as a hobby, notably participating in the 2020 NHLPA Open Fortnite tournament alongside Tampa Bay teammates Scott Wedgewood and Carter Verhaeghe, which raised funds for charity during the pandemic shutdown. His interests also reflect his Ontario roots, where he grew up playing pond hockey in Aurora near Toronto; this background informs his appreciation for outdoor activities, such as park outings with his dogs in team cities. Goodrow maintains a residence in the Toronto area for offseason family time while basing in San Jose during the season, allowing him to balance professional intensity with personal recharge through these low-key pursuits.

Philanthropic activities

Barclay Goodrow has actively participated in NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) charity initiatives, including the 2020 NHLPA Open featuring , where he teamed with teammates Scott Wedgewood and to compete in the video game tournament. The event raised $200,000 for player-selected charities supporting relief efforts and community causes. Goodrow supports through advocacy for rescue dog adoption, a passion he shares with his wife, Madison, stemming from their experience fostering dogs before adopting their own pets, Harlee and Norman. He promotes adoption publicly, emphasizing the unconditional companionship rescue dogs provide, particularly for athletes facing the pressures of , and encourages others to consider rescuing via social media awareness. During his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Goodrow contributed to community outreach by bringing the to the Pediatric Oncology Group of satellite clinic at Southlake Regional Health Centre in August 2021, visiting young patients and families to offer encouragement after 18 months of pandemic-related isolation. The event, held at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, brought joy to pediatric patients, with one describing it as a "big surprise" and hospital leaders noting its uplifting impact on families facing health challenges. With the San Jose Sharks in 2014, Goodrow joined teammates in a buzz cut fundraiser organized by Brent Burns to support military families, shaving his head alongside players like Joe Pavelski and Chris Tierney to raise funds and awareness for service members' causes. Later, upon returning to the Sharks in 2024, he participated in a Sharks Foundation dedication ceremony for a revitalized Tealtop street hockey court at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley's Smythe Clubhouse, providing youth with access to hockey activities. Goodrow has also engaged in mental health advocacy, appearing in the 2023 Shoulder Check Showcase charity hockey game with New York Rangers teammates Adam Fox, Chris Kreider, and Mika Zibanejad to support the #HT40 Foundation, an initiative promoting peer support and awareness among youth.

Career statistics

NHL regular season and playoffs

Goodrow made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks during the 2014–15 season, establishing himself as a reliable bottom-six forward known for his defensive play and physicality. Over his career, he has appeared in 669 regular-season games across stints with the Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers, accumulating 65 goals, 113 assists, and 178 points, along with a -25 plus/minus rating and 590 penalty minutes as of November 19, 2025. His regular-season performance has shown steady progression in ice time and role, particularly in defensive situations. The following table summarizes his year-by-year regular-season statistics, including (GP), goals (G), assists (A), points (PTS), (+/-), and penalty minutes (PIM), with team affiliations.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2014–15SJS604812-135
2015–16SJS14033116
2016–17SJS301100
2017–18SJS477714128
2018–19SJS8271017476
2019–20SJS/TBL7081826-897
2020–21TBL55614201652
2021–22NYR791320331369
2022–23NYR82112031358
2023–24NYR804812-1378
2024–25SJS77538-3775
2025–26*SJS20011-46
*As of November 19, 2025. In the playoffs, Goodrow has contributed to two championships with the in 2020 and 2021, appearing in 97 postseason games overall with 12 goals, 12 assists, and 24 points. Key highlights include his role during the 2020 Cup run, where he recorded 1 goal and 5 assists in 25 games amid the expanded bubble format, helping defeat the in six games. The following year, in the 2021 playoffs, he added 2 goals and 4 assists in 18 games en route to another title against the . With the Rangers, he peaked offensively in the 2024 playoffs, tallying 6 goals and 2 assists in 16 games during their Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The table below details his playoff statistics by year.
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIM
2017–18SJS200000
2018–19SJS20202-322
2019–20TBL25156516
2020–21TBL18246426
2021–22NYR9011-16
2022–23NYR7101-229
2023–24NYR16628312
Goodrow's role has evolved from a depth energy player with the , where he averaged around 10-12 minutes of total ice time per game early in his career, to a key penalty-killing specialist with the and Rangers, often logging over 2 minutes of shorthanded time per game in recent seasons. This shift is evident in his increased ice time during his New York tenure, where he became the team's most utilized forward on the penalty kill, contributing to units that ranked among the league's best.

International competitions

Goodrow represented Canada at the junior level primarily through regional and all-star selections. In January 2010, he played for at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in , , where the squad advanced to the gold medal game but fell 2–1 to the , securing a . During the tournament, Goodrow appeared in all six games, contributing two goals and two assists for four points while accumulating four penalty minutes. His selection came after a solid start to the 2009–10 season with the St. Michael's Majors, where he had recorded four goals and three assists in his first 22 games. In November 2012, Goodrow earned a spot on Team OHL for the Subway Super Series against , an annual international showcase series for players. He played in one game, registering no points but two penalty minutes and a minus-one rating. That same month, Goodrow was invited to Hockey Canada's national junior team selection camp in ahead of the 2013 in , , joining 41 other prospects for evaluation. Although he did not advance to the final roster, the camp offered an opportunity to compete against top Canadian talent.

Awards and honors

Stanley Cup championships

Barclay Goodrow played a pivotal supporting role in the Lightning's 2020 championship run after being acquired from the ahead of the trade deadline. Appearing in all 25 playoff games, he recorded six points (one goal, five assists) while posting a plus-5 rating, contributing to the team's depth on the third line alongside and . One of his most critical moments came in of the Eastern Conference Final against the , where Goodrow delivered a precise pass from below the goal line to for the overtime winner that advanced to the Final. Earlier in the playoffs, he scored just 16 seconds into the second period of Game 4 against the , helping secure a 2-1 victory, and blocked a crucial shot in of the Final against the [Dallas Stars](/page/Dallas Stars) to preserve the in a 2-0 clincher. In the 2021 playoffs, Goodrow helped the achieve a rare back-to-back title, again appearing in all 23 games and tallying six points (two goals, four assists) with a plus-4 rating as part of the same shutdown third line. His contributions were particularly notable in the Final against the , where he posted four points (one goal, three assists) in five games, including an assist on Yanni Gourde's goal in Game 1 and a second-period tally in Game 2 that helped take a 3-0 series lead. Goodrow also scored the tie-breaking goal in the third period of Game 1 against the in the second round, securing a 2-1 win and propelling the forward. These efforts underscored his value in high-stakes situations, blending defensive reliability with opportunistic scoring during the repeat run. Goodrow's name was engraved on the for both championships, joining 51 teammates on the 2020 trophy and 52 on the 2021 version, honoring his integral contributions to Tampa Bay's historic success. Celebrations following the 2021 Game 5 victory included Goodrow hoisting the Cup alongside captain , marking a personal milestone from undrafted to two-time . His performances across both runs solidified his legacy as a performer, excelling in a consistent checking-line role that emphasized faceoff wins, penalty killing, and timely offense—roles that remained steady from 2020's bubble playoffs to 2021's full postseason, where his playoff production doubled his regular-season output each year despite limited ice time. This reliability helped anchor the Lightning's depth, turning potential weaknesses into strengths en route to consecutive titles.

Other professional and junior awards

During his junior career with the and of the (OHL), Goodrow was named for the 2012–13 season with Brampton, where he led the team in scoring with 52 points (38 goals, 14 assists). He retained the captaincy in 2013–14 after the franchise relocated to North Bay, finishing the season with 67 points (33 goals, 34 assists) in 63 games while leading the OHL with seven shorthanded goals. He also won the OHL Playoffs Most Goals award with 14 goals in 22 games. In the (AHL), Goodrow earned recognition during the 2015–16 season with the , where he was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 6 after recording seven points (four goals, three assists) and a plus-7 rating in two games, including a . Later that season, he was selected to the 2016 AHL Classic as one of the Pacific Division's representatives, having led the with 13 goals and ranked second on the team with 22 points at the time of the announcement. At the professional level with the , Goodrow served as an alternate captain during the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, reflecting his role on a team that reached the Eastern Conference Final both years. He was also a co-recipient of the Rangers' 2021–22 Players' Player Award, voted by teammates for his consistent contributions as a bottom-six forward and penalty-kill specialist. Upon returning to the via waivers in June 2024, Goodrow was immediately appointed an alternate captain for the 2024–25 season, joining a group that included , , , and to guide a young roster.

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