Brenden Dillon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brenden Dillon is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Brenden Dillon has 3 goals, 12 assists and 15 points in 82 games, worth -3.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brenden Dillon, an undrafted defenseman for the New Jersey Devils, is a remarkably durable veteran, having played 15 seasons and surpassed the 1,000-game mark with 1056 career appearances. While never a high-scoring blueliner, he has accumulated 227 points, with his peak GAR of 5.9 occurring in the 2018-19 season.
This past season, Dillon played a full 82-game schedule, contributing 3 goals and 12 assists for 15 points. Despite his consistent presence, his current GAR of -3.1 indicates a significant negative impact on the ice. His even-strength defense provided a modest positive contribution of +0.4 GAR, but this was insufficient to offset other areas of his game.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -13 | 89 | 55 | 5.5% | 18:00 | 44.2% | 1.9 | 0.2 | -3.1 | -0.56 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | +0.4 | -0.0 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3.1 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -4.4 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -2.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 1 | 21 | 22 | 5.9 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 0.9 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3.4 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0.8 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.8 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -2.3 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -2.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brenden Dillon has been worth -3.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.9 in 2018-19.
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 -3.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brenden Dillon's WAR this season?
Brenden Dillon has been worth about -0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brenden Dillon have this season?
Brenden Dillon has 3 goals and 12 assists for 15 points in 82 games this season.
Is Brenden Dillon a good defenseman?
Brenden Dillon ranks in the 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brenden Dillon's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brenden Dillon has accumulated 0.3 career GAR and 227 points.