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 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Connor Clifton is a veteran defenseman for the Boston Bruins, having played 434 career games over eight seasons. He has contributed 17 goals and 66 assists from the backend.
While his current season shows a -0.3 GAR across 50 games, he reached a respectable 5.1 GAR in 2022-23. His primary strength lies in his even-strength defense, which has generated +1.9 GAR this season.
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 | 44.2% | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +4.7 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 45th, WAR 45th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -7.1 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -5.1 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -4.9 |
| 2019-20 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2.1 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor Clifton has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 45th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.7 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 Clifton's GAR this season?
Connor Clifton has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players.
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 45th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.