Brett Pesce — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brett Pesce is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Brett Pesce has 1 goals, 6 assists and 7 points in 37 games, worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Brett Pesce provides a reliable defensive presence on the blueline, having played 736 career games over 11 seasons. While his peak GAR of 10.5 came in 2018-19, his current season, with 7 points in 37 games, shows his primary value remains in his own end.
His even-strength defense is a clear strength, contributing +1.4 GAR this season, underscoring his role as a defensive-minded blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 3, Pick 66 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -11 | 6 | 45 | 2.2% | 20:18 | 45.8% | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.8 | +1.3 | -0.0 | -0.6 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 49th, WAR 49th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 5.1 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 5.1 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 2.6 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 4.7 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brett Pesce has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 49th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 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 Brett Pesce's GAR this season?
Brett Pesce has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Brett Pesce have this season?
Brett Pesce has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 37 games this season.
Is Brett Pesce a good defenseman?
Brett Pesce ranks in the 49th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2025-26 season.