Brandt Clarke — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brandt Clarke is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Brandt Clarke has 8 goals, 32 assists and 40 points in 82 games, worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brandt Clarke, a 23-year-old defenseman drafted 8th overall in 2021, is establishing himself as a significant offensive blueliner. In his current season, he has played a full 82 games, contributing 8 goals and 32 assists for 40 points, earning a robust 13.5 GAR.
His primary value driver comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +4.8 GAR, showcasing his ability to generate scoring opportunities. With 81 career points in 185 games, Clarke is quickly emerging as a key offensive piece from the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 8 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | +11 | 63 | 159 | 5.0% | 19:48 | 57.4% | 11.9 | 0.4 | 14.5 | 2.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.2 | +2.2 | +1.4 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 73th, GAR 96th, WAR 96th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 14.5 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 10.8 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandt Clarke has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 96th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.5 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 Brandt Clarke's GAR this season?
Brandt Clarke has been worth 14.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 96th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Brandt Clarke have this season?
Brandt Clarke has 8 goals and 32 assists for 40 points in 82 games this season.
Is Brandt Clarke a good defenseman?
Brandt Clarke ranks in the 96th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.5) in the 2025-26 season.