Chandler Stephenson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Chandler Stephenson is an NHL center for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Chandler Stephenson has 16 goals, 33 assists and 49 points in 80 games, worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Chandler Stephenson, a veteran center in his 11th season, has posted 16 goals and 33 assists for 49 points in 80 games for the Seattle Kraken this season. Despite this offensive output, his current GAR stands at -1.1, indicating a challenging year overall for the 32-year-old.
While he reached a career-best 6.0 GAR in 2022-23, Stephenson's current contributions have not matched previous levels. He has played 653 career games, accumulating 118 goals and 252 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 77 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 16 | 33 | 49 | -24 | 14 | 93 | 17.2% | 19:23 | 43.0% | 10.7 | 0.2 | -1.1 | -0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.7 | -1.2 | +1.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 80th, GAR 13th, WAR 13th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 16 | 33 | 49 | -1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 3.2 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 16 | 49 | 65 | 6.0 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 5.1 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 5.9 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 1.7 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -3.1 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -0.3 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Chandler Stephenson has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 13th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+1.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.7).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.0 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandler Stephenson's GAR this season?
Chandler Stephenson has been worth -1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 13th percentile of NHL players.
What is Chandler Stephenson's WAR this season?
Chandler Stephenson has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 13th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Chandler Stephenson have this season?
Chandler Stephenson has 16 goals and 33 assists for 49 points in 80 games this season.
Is Chandler Stephenson a good center?
Chandler Stephenson ranks in the 13th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Chandler Stephenson's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Chandler Stephenson has accumulated 17.0 career GAR and 370 points.
When was Chandler Stephenson drafted?
Chandler Stephenson was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 77 — WSH.