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 9.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brandt Clarke is emerging as a top-tier defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, evidenced by his career-high 9.5 GAR this season at just 23 years old. In his fourth professional season, he has already amassed 81 points in 185 career games, including an impressive 8 goals and 32 assists for 40 points in 82 games this year.
A first-round pick in 2021, Clarke's impact is significant, and while his offensive numbers are notable, his primary value driver this season has been his even-strength defensive play, contributing +0.8 GAR. This blend of offensive production and defensive reliability positions him as a crucial blueliner for the Kings.
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 | 57.2% | 9.4 | 0.5 | 9.5 | 1.70 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.2 | +0.8 | +1.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 73th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 9.5 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 8.3 |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brandt Clarke has been worth 9.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.5 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 9.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brandt Clarke's WAR this season?
Brandt Clarke has been worth about 1.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brandt Clarke's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brandt Clarke has accumulated 21.2 career GAR and 81 points.
When was Brandt Clarke drafted?
Brandt Clarke was drafted in 2021 — Round 1, Pick 8 — LAK.