Connor Bedard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Connor Bedard is an NHL center for the Chicago Blackhawks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Connor Bedard has 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 9 games, a 93-point pace over 84 games. He leads the Chicago Blackhawks in scoring. 6 of the 10 came at even strength and 4 on the power play. He is averaging 20:35 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Connor Bedard, a first-overall draft pick, is a center with a high impact, already logging top-line minutes early in his NHL career. He is a central offensive force.
Bedard shoots from everywhere and produces points at a high rate, consistently getting to dangerous scoring areas. A limitation is that he gives up chances at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | July 17, 2005 (age 21) in North Vancouver, Canada |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 1 — CHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -3 | 6 | 28 | 14.3% | 20:35 | 55.8% | 4.0 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.6 | -0.5 | +0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 82th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Power Play | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:35 | 28 | 14.3% | 4 | 2 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 0.44 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 2025-26 | 69 | 30 | 45 | 75 | 15.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 23 | 44 | 67 | 6.7 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 10.4 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Connor Bedard has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connor Bedard's GAR this season?
Connor Bedard has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Connor Bedard's WAR this season?
Connor Bedard has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Connor Bedard have this season?
Connor Bedard has 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points in 9 games this season.
Is Connor Bedard a good center?
Connor Bedard ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Connor Bedard's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Connor Bedard has accumulated 34.3 career GAR and 213 points.
How tall is Connor Bedard, and how much does he weigh?
Connor Bedard is 5'10" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born July 17, 2005 (age 21) in North Vancouver, Canada.
How does Connor Bedard score across situations in 2026-27?
Connor Bedard has 6 even-strength points, 4 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Connor Bedard's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Connor Bedard has scored on 14.3% of 28 shots in 2026-27.