Alexandre Carrier — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Alexandre Carrier is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Alexandre Carrier has 7 goals, 15 assists and 22 points in 73 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alexandre Carrier is a veteran defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens, now in his eighth NHL season. Over 369 career games, he has accumulated 109 points, with 20 goals and 89 assists. While he reached a career-high GAR of 0.6 in the 2023-24 season, his current campaign has seen his overall impact dip into negative territory.
Despite a current GAR of -0.3 across 73 games played this season, Carrier has contributed 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points. His primary value driver remains his even-strength offense, where he has contributed +1.4 GAR, suggesting he still provides some offensive spark from the blueline, even as his overall game has declined.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 174 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 115 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 7 | 15 | 22 | +2 | 34 | 56 | 12.5% | 19:05 | 40.9% | 3.3 | 0.3 | -0.3 | -0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 39th, WAR 39th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 3 | 27 | 30 | -1.2 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Alexandre Carrier has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 39th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandre Carrier's GAR this season?
Alexandre Carrier has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 39th percentile of NHL players.
What is Alexandre Carrier's WAR this season?
Alexandre Carrier has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 39th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Alexandre Carrier have this season?
Alexandre Carrier has 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 73 games this season.
Is Alexandre Carrier a good defenseman?
Alexandre Carrier ranks in the 39th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Alexandre Carrier's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Alexandre Carrier has accumulated -0.2 career GAR and 109 points.
When was Alexandre Carrier drafted?
Alexandre Carrier was drafted in 2015 — Round 4, Pick 115 — NSH.