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 2.9 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 52.6% | 5.3 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 0.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +3.0 | -0.1 | -1.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 69th, WAR 69th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 4.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 3.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 1 | 16 | 17 | 2.7 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -5.3 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -6.1 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -3.1 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3.2 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3.6 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 7.6 |
| 2013-14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2011-12 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brayden McNabb has been worth 2.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 69th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.6 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 2.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 69th 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 69th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.9) in the 2025-26 season.