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 0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A steady presence on the blueline, Brett Pesce has established himself as a reliable defensive defenseman over 11 seasons and 736 career games. Now with the New Jersey Devils, the 31-year-old's peak performance saw a 5.3 GAR in 2016-17. This season, in 37 games, he has posted 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points, contributing to a 0.7 GAR.
Pesce's entire positive GAR this season is driven by his even-strength defense, which accounts for +0.7 GAR. This highlights his primary role as a shutdown defender, consistently contributing to his team's defensive efforts at even strength throughout his extensive NHL career.
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 | 0.7 | 0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +0.7 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 52th, WAR 52th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.6 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 4.2 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 5.1 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 2.9 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 5.3 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Brett Pesce has been worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 52nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.3 in 2016-17.
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 0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Brett Pesce's WAR this season?
Brett Pesce has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players. 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 6 assists for 7 points in 37 games this season.
Is Brett Pesce a good defenseman?
Brett Pesce ranks in the 52nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Brett Pesce's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Brett Pesce has accumulated 33.9 career GAR and 222 points.
When was Brett Pesce drafted?
Brett Pesce was drafted in 2013 — Round 3, Pick 66 — CAR.