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 24.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Brayden McNabb has logged 14 NHL seasons and 885 career games as a defenseman. At 35 years old, he is experiencing a late-career surge, achieving a peak GAR of 8.6 in his current 2023-24 season.
His significant contribution stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for an impressive +7.2 GAR this year. Through 63 games, he has recorded 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points, demonstrating an unexpected offensive impact for a player of his tenure.
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 | 47.5% | 4.7 | 0.3 | 24.7 | 0.54 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +2.9 | -0.1 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 72th, WAR 72th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 24.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 22.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 31.2 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 15.8 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11.7 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 20.7 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18.4 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.6 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.2 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 2.7 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 2 | 22 | 24 | -7.8 |
| 2013-14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brayden McNabb has been worth 24.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 72nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 31.2 in 2022-23.
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 24.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 72nd percentile of NHL players.
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 72nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (24.7) in the 2025-26 season.