Bowen Byram — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Bowen Byram is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has 11 goals, 31 assists and 42 points in 82 games, worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Bowen Byram is an offense-first defenseman enjoying a career-best season in 2025-26. He has tallied 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points across 82 games, contributing to his peak 5.2 GAR.
In his six seasons, Byram has accumulated 44 goals and 152 points in 328 career games, showcasing consistent offensive upside from the blueline. He also provides a positive, albeit minor, impact on shorthanded defense, contributing +0.5 GAR in that area.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | +15 | 48 | 109 | 10.1% | 22:20 | 48.9% | 10.7 | 0.3 | 5.3 | 0.95 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.5 | +2.0 | +0.6 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 5.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 4.2 |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 3.4 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Bowen Byram has been worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.5 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.5).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.3 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowen Byram's GAR this season?
Bowen Byram has been worth 5.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Bowen Byram have this season?
Bowen Byram has 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points in 82 games this season.
Is Bowen Byram a good defenseman?
Bowen Byram ranks in the 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.3) in the 2025-26 season.