Connor Zary — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Connor Zary is an NHL center for the Calgary Flames. In the 2025-26 season Connor Zary has 12 goals, 13 assists and 25 points in 74 games, worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Connor Zary is a promising young center for the Calgary Flames, having completed his third NHL season. A 2020 first-round pick, the 24-year-old has accumulated 86 points from 39 goals and 47 assists in 191 career games, demonstrating a steady progression in his offensive game. His peak GAR of 6.3 in 2024-25 suggests a growing impact.
This season, Zary played 74 games, contributing 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points, resulting in a 2.7 GAR. While he is developing his all-around game, his even-strength defense has not been a positive value driver, indicating his primary contributions are currently elsewhere on the ice. He projects as a middle-six forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 24 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 12 | 13 | 25 | -9 | 22 | 110 | 10.9% | 14:22 | 53.8% | 13.4 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 0.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | -0.0 | +0.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 50th, WAR 50th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 5.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor Zary has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 50th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.3 in 2024-25.
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 Zary's GAR this season?
Connor Zary has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players.
What is Connor Zary's WAR this season?
Connor Zary has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Connor Zary have this season?
Connor Zary has 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points in 74 games this season.
Is Connor Zary a good center?
Connor Zary ranks in the 50th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Connor Zary's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Connor Zary has accumulated 14.9 career GAR and 86 points.
When was Connor Zary drafted?
Connor Zary was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 24 — CGY.