Brayden McNabb — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brayden McNabb is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Brayden McNabb has 5 goals, 7 assists and 12 points in 63 games, worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brayden McNabb is a long-tenured veteran defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights, having played 14 seasons and 885 career games. With 191 career points, including 38 goals and 153 assists, the 35-year-old has been a consistent presence on the blueline since his debut. His peak GAR of 6.6 came early in his career in 2014-15.
In his current season, McNabb has recorded 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 63 games, contributing a GAR of 1.6. His primary value driver this year has been his even-strength offense, which has provided a significant +2.5 GAR, indicating his continued ability to drive play from the back end.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 3, Pick 66 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 5 | 7 | 12 | +2 | 26 | 81 | 6.2% | 20:31 | 47.4% | 4.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +1.7 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 2.4 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.5 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2.6 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -1.0 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.8 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.8 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 6.6 |
| 2013-14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brayden McNabb has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.6 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brayden McNabb's GAR this season?
Brayden McNabb has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Brayden McNabb's WAR this season?
Brayden McNabb has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brayden McNabb have this season?
Brayden McNabb has 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 63 games this season.
Is Brayden McNabb a good defenseman?
Brayden McNabb ranks in the 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brayden McNabb's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brayden McNabb has accumulated 18.4 career GAR and 191 points.
When was Brayden McNabb drafted?
Brayden McNabb was drafted in 2009 — Round 3, Pick 66 — BUF.