Connor Clifton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Connor Clifton is an NHL defenseman for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Connor Clifton has 2 goals, 4 assists and 6 points in 50 games, worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Connor Clifton, a 31-year-old defenseman, is experiencing a downturn in his eighth NHL season. Playing 50 games for the Boston Bruins, he has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points, resulting in a -0.9 GAR this year.
This marks a decline from his peak GAR of 2.5 in 2022-23, though he has accumulated 83 points over 434 career games. Despite his overall negative impact this season, Clifton still shows some positive contributions in even-strength offense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 5, Pick 133 — PHX |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 53 | 35 | 5.7% | 16:46 | 44.1% | 1.8 | 0.4 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.3 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 32th, WAR 32th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -3.8 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor Clifton has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 32nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.5 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 Connor Clifton's GAR this season?
Connor Clifton has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Connor Clifton's WAR this season?
Connor Clifton has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Connor Clifton have this season?
Connor Clifton has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 50 games this season.
Is Connor Clifton a good defenseman?
Connor Clifton ranks in the 32nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Connor Clifton's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Connor Clifton has accumulated -2.5 career GAR and 83 points.
When was Connor Clifton drafted?
Connor Clifton was drafted in 2013 — Round 5, Pick 133 — PHX.