Carter Yakemchuk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Carter Yakemchuk is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Carter Yakemchuk has 1 goals, 1 assists and 2 points in 4 games, worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A young defenseman making his NHL debut, Carter Yakemchuk has shown early promise in his brief four-game stint with the Ottawa Senators. The 20-year-old blueliner recorded one goal and one assist for two points, earning a 1.2 GAR in his limited action.
In his first taste of professional hockey, Yakemchuk demonstrated an immediate positive impact, particularly in even-strength defense, where he provided a strong contribution. This initial performance suggests a promising future for the rookie defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Draft | 2024 — Round 1, Pick 7 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 20.0% | 14:32 | 47.5% | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.6 | +0.2 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Carter Yakemchuk has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter Yakemchuk's GAR this season?
Carter Yakemchuk has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Carter Yakemchuk's WAR this season?
Carter Yakemchuk has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Carter Yakemchuk have this season?
Carter Yakemchuk has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 4 games this season.
Is Carter Yakemchuk a good defenseman?
Carter Yakemchuk ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Carter Yakemchuk drafted?
Carter Yakemchuk was drafted in 2024 — Round 1, Pick 7 — OTT.