Casey Cizikas — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Casey Cizikas is an NHL center for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Casey Cizikas has 10 goals, 8 assists and 18 points in 81 games, worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Casey Cizikas is a long-tenured veteran center for the New York Islanders, now in his 15th season. While his offensive output this season stands at 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points over 81 games, resulting in a current GAR of -0.9, his primary value lies in his defensive play.
The 35-year-old has built a career around his even-strength defense, contributing +0.8 GAR in that area this season. With 978 career games played, Cizikas provides a depth presence, having previously peaked at 4.9 GAR in 2018-19.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 4, Pick 92 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -3 | 20 | 80 | 12.5% | 11:46 | 43.4% | 11.2 | 0.2 | -0.9 | -0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.8 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 15th, WAR 15th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 10 | 6 | 16 | -1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 0.3 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 4.9 |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -1.1 |
| 2016-17 | 59 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 3.4 |
| 2015-16 | 80 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 3.0 |
| 2014-15 | 70 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2.6 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.4 |
| 2012-13 | 45 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Casey Cizikas has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 15th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.9 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 Casey Cizikas's GAR this season?
Casey Cizikas has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players.
What is Casey Cizikas's WAR this season?
Casey Cizikas has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Casey Cizikas have this season?
Casey Cizikas has 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 81 games this season.
Is Casey Cizikas a good center?
Casey Cizikas ranks in the 15th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Casey Cizikas's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Casey Cizikas has accumulated 13.9 career GAR and 276 points.
When was Casey Cizikas drafted?
Casey Cizikas was drafted in 2009 — Round 4, Pick 92 — NYI.