Brett Howden — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brett Howden is an NHL center for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Brett Howden has 12 goals, 10 assists and 22 points in 58 games, worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brett Howden, a center for the Vegas Golden Knights, has developed into a steady middle-six forward over his 8 seasons in the league. A former first-round draft pick, he has played 489 career games, accumulating 163 points, and appears to be hitting his stride with a career-best GAR of 7.1 this past season.
In 58 games this year, Howden contributed 12 goals and 10 assists for 22 points, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. His current GAR of 3.6 reflects a positive overall impact, primarily driven by his even-strength offense, which accounted for +0.9 GAR. He is providing reliable two-way play and contributing offensively in a key role for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 27 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 12 | 10 | 22 | -9 | 41 | 66 | 18.2% | 14:54 | 48.5% | 10.1 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 0.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.5 | -0.1 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 58 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 3.6 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 23 | 17 | 40 | 7.1 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 3.9 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2.2 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -2.5 |
| 2018-19 | 66 | 6 | 17 | 23 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brett Howden has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.1 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brett Howden's GAR this season?
Brett Howden has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
What is Brett Howden's WAR this season?
Brett Howden has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Brett Howden have this season?
Brett Howden has 12 goals and 10 assists for 22 points in 58 games this season.
Is Brett Howden a good center?
Brett Howden ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brett Howden's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brett Howden has accumulated 9.0 career GAR and 163 points.
When was Brett Howden drafted?
Brett Howden was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 27 — TBL.