Cody Ceci — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cody Ceci is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Cody Ceci has 1 goals, 8 assists and 9 points in 82 games, worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cody Ceci is a veteran defenseman with extensive NHL experience, having played 953 career games over 13 seasons since being drafted 15th overall in 2012. While his career includes a peak GAR of 7.0 in 2021-22, his current season has been challenging, reflected in a -2.9 GAR through 82 games.
Despite his overall negative GAR this season, Ceci has shown some offensive contributions, registering 1 goal and 8 assists for 9 points. Interestingly, his even-strength offense is his primary value driver, contributing +2.6 GAR, suggesting he still provides some offensive push from the backend even amidst a difficult year.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 15 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -10 | 16 | 59 | 1.7% | 17:34 | 47.5% | 3.2 | 0.1 | -3.3 | -0.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.9 | +4.5 | -0.0 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 16th, WAR 16th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -3.3 |
| 2024-25 | 85 | 4 | 20 | 24 | -7.2 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 1 | 14 | 15 | -6.1 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 5 | 23 | 28 | -1.3 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -1.5 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -5.4 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 7 | 19 | 26 | -1.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -3.0 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -4.8 |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -0.5 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -1.7 |
| 2013-14 | 49 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -1.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cody Ceci has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.9).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.2 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cody Ceci's GAR this season?
Cody Ceci has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cody Ceci have this season?
Cody Ceci has 1 goals and 8 assists for 9 points in 82 games this season.
Is Cody Ceci a good defenseman?
Cody Ceci ranks in the 16th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.3) in the 2025-26 season.