Artem Zub — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Artem Zub is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Artem Zub has 5 goals, 25 assists and 30 points in 81 games, worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Artem Zub is a steady, defensive-minded blueliner for the Senators, now in his sixth NHL season. The 30-year-old defenseman has played 387 career games, accumulating 24 goals and 90 assists for 114 points. This season, he appeared in 81 games, contributing 5 goals and 25 assists for 30 points.
While his offensive numbers are modest, Zub's primary value lies in his strong even-strength defense, contributing an impressive +4.7 GAR in that area. This defensive acumen makes him a reliable presence on the backend, even as his overall GAR stands at 0.9.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 5 | 25 | 30 | +22 | 57 | 92 | 5.4% | 20:48 | 46.9% | 3.8 | 0.3 | -0.6 | -0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +5.1 | -0.1 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 59th, GAR 42th, WAR 42th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 5 | 25 | 30 | -0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 2 | 11 | 13 | -1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -1.5 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Artem Zub has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 42nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.0 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 Artem Zub's GAR this season?
Artem Zub has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Artem Zub have this season?
Artem Zub has 5 goals and 25 assists for 30 points in 81 games this season.
Is Artem Zub a good defenseman?
Artem Zub ranks in the 42nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2025-26 season.