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 7.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brett Howden is a reliable depth center, now in his eighth NHL season at age 28. He has played 489 career games, accumulating 74 goals and 89 assists for 163 points, consistently filling a bottom-six role throughout his career.
This season, Howden appeared in 58 games, contributing 12 goals and 10 assists for 22 points. His overall GAR of 2.9 reflects a solid positive impact, providing valuable depth for the Vegas Golden Knights.
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% | 9.9 | 0.3 | 7.5 | 0.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.5 | +2.9 | +0.3 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 52th, WAR 52th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 58 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 7.5 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 23 | 17 | 40 | 6.2 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -3.7 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 9 | 10 | 19 | -7.0 |
| 2018-19 | 66 | 6 | 17 | 23 | -6.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brett Howden has been worth 7.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 52nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.9 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.5 in 2025-26.
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 7.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players.
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 52nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.5) in the 2025-26 season.