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 1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran in his 15th NHL season, Casey Cizikas has carved out a long career as a defensive-minded center, playing 978 games for the New York Islanders. While his offensive output is modest, with 280 career points, his value has historically stemmed from other areas, peaking at a 9.2 GAR in 2018-19.
In the current season, Cizikas has contributed 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 81 games. His overall GAR is -0.6, but his primary contribution remains his strong even-strength defense, which accounts for +2.8 GAR, solidifying his role as a bottom-six shutdown forward.
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 | 43.5% | 11.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | -0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | +3.7 | -0.1 | -0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 17th, WAR 17th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 10 | 13 | 23 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 10 | 6 | 16 | -1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 48 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 0.3 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 4.6 |
| 2017-18 | 64 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -1.1 |
| 2016-17 | 59 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | 80 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 3.0 |
| 2014-15 | 70 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2.6 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.5 |
| 2012-13 | 45 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Casey Cizikas has been worth 1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 17th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.6 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 1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players.
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 17th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.2) in the 2025-26 season.