Braeden Bowman — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Braeden Bowman is an NHL right wing for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Braeden Bowman has 8 goals, 18 assists and 26 points in 54 games, worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Braeden Bowman, a right wing for the Vegas Golden Knights, made his NHL debut this season at 23 years old, playing a substantial 54 games in his rookie campaign. In that time, he contributed 8 goals and 18 assists for 26 points, showcasing his initial offensive capabilities.
Bowman's inaugural season registered an overall GAR of 1.3, indicating a modest but positive impact in his first professional year. While power-play offense is identified as a value driver, its contribution to his GAR was negligible, suggesting his current value primarily stems from his even-strength play. This performance points to a developing player settling into a potential middle-six role as he gains more NHL experience.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2021 |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 8 | 18 | 26 | -17 | 12 | 75 | 10.7% | 14:08 | 51.8% | 14.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.2 | -1.2 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Braeden Bowman has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.2).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braeden Bowman's GAR this season?
Braeden Bowman has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
What is Braeden Bowman's WAR this season?
Braeden Bowman has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Braeden Bowman have this season?
Braeden Bowman has 8 goals and 18 assists for 26 points in 54 games this season.
Is Braeden Bowman a good right wing?
Braeden Bowman ranks in the 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Braeden Bowman drafted?
Braeden Bowman was drafted in 2021.