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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Alexandre Carrier is a veteran defenseman for the Canadiens, having played 369 career games. While he reached a career-best 5.7 GAR in 2023-24, his most recent 73-game campaign saw him register 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points, with a -0.1 GAR.
His primary contribution stems from his even-strength defensive play, where he provided +1.9 GAR in his current season. At 29, he brings experience to the blueline, though his overall impact this season has been slightly below replacement level.
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% | 3.5 | 0.3 | -0.4 | -0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +1.9 | -0.1 | -0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 44th, WAR 44th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 3 | 22 | 25 | -1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 3 | 27 | 30 | -0.9 |
| 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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 44th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 in 2022-23.
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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players.
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 44th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.4) in the 2025-26 season.