Brett Pesce — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Brett Pesce is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Brett Pesce has 5 points (1 goals, 4 assists) in 15 games, a 28-point pace over 84 games. He is 11th on the New Jersey Devils in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 20:56 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Brett Pesce is a veteran defenseman who suppresses chances at even strength and stays out of the penalty box. Drafted in the third round, pick sixty-six overall, he plays second-pair minutes and provides solid impact. He also gets in front of shots.
Pesce avoids physical play and finishes below what his chances suggest.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Born | November 15, 1994 (age 31) in Tarrytown, United States |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 3, Pick 66 — CAR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +12 | 8 | 15 | 6.7% | 20:56 | 55.4% | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +0.4 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:56 | 15 | 6.7% | 3 | 1 | 0.33 | 0.4 | 0.10 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.3 |
| 2025-26 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 3.6 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 4.5 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 4.5 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 2.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 2.7 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Brett Pesce has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 in 2020-21.
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 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brett Pesce's WAR this season?
Brett Pesce has been worth about 0.1 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 Brett Pesce have this season?
Brett Pesce has 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points in 15 games this season.
Is Brett Pesce a good defenseman?
Brett Pesce ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Brett Pesce's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brett Pesce has accumulated 27.8 career GAR and 227 points.
How tall is Brett Pesce, and how much does he weigh?
Brett Pesce is 6'3" tall and weighs 206 lb. Born November 15, 1994 (age 31) in Tarrytown, United States.
How does Brett Pesce score across situations in 2026-27?
Brett Pesce has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Brett Pesce's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Brett Pesce has scored on 6.7% of 15 shots in 2026-27.