Brenden Dillon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brenden Dillon is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Brenden Dillon has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 8 games. He is 21st on the New Jersey Devils in scoring. He is averaging 14:55 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Brenden Dillon is a physical, hitting defenseman who plays third-pair or depth minutes late in his career. Undrafted, he has consistently brought a rugged presence to the ice.
While Dillon plays a physical game, he often takes penalties. He seldom generates quality scoring chances and rarely shoots, which limits his overall impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Born | November 13, 1990 (age 35) in New Westminster, Canada |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 16 | 1 | 0.0% | 14:55 | 51.2% | 0.1 | 0.2 | -0.2 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 9th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:55 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.1 | -0.12 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -4.4 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | -1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -1.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -3.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 1 | 21 | 22 | 2.1 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.3 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2.2 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1.0 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -0.1 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Brenden Dillon has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.3 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenden Dillon's GAR this season?
Brenden Dillon has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brenden Dillon's WAR this season?
Brenden Dillon has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brenden Dillon have this season?
Brenden Dillon has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 8 games this season.
Is Brenden Dillon a good defenseman?
Brenden Dillon ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brenden Dillon's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brenden Dillon has accumulated -8.2 career GAR and 219 points.
How tall is Brenden Dillon, and how much does he weigh?
Brenden Dillon is 6'4" tall and weighs 225 lb. Born November 13, 1990 (age 35) in New Westminster, Canada.
How does Brenden Dillon score across situations in 2026-27?
Brenden Dillon has 0 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Brenden Dillon's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Brenden Dillon has scored on 0.0% of 1 shots in 2026-27.