Curtis Lazar — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Curtis Lazar is an NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Curtis Lazar has 4 goals, 2 assists and 6 points in 45 games, worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Curtis Lazar is a veteran center for the Edmonton Oilers, primarily valued for his defensive contributions. Currently in his twelfth NHL season, he has played 45 games, recording 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) and a current GAR of 1.5. His even-strength defense stands out as his primary value driver, contributing +1.7 GAR.
Over his 617-game career, the 31-year-old has accumulated 131 points. While his peak GAR was 5.0 in 2021-22, Lazar consistently provides a reliable defensive presence and depth to his team's bottom-six forward group.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 17 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 10 | 30 | 13.3% | 8:55 | 43.1% | 4.8 | 0.2 | -0.7 | 0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +1.8 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3.3 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3.8 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7.1 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2.3 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.2 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 5.2 |
| 2014-15 | 67 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 5.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Curtis Lazar has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.1 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Lazar's GAR this season?
Curtis Lazar has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Curtis Lazar have this season?
Curtis Lazar has 4 goals and 2 assists for 6 points in 45 games this season.
Is Curtis Lazar a good center?
Curtis Lazar ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.7) in the 2025-26 season.