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 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Curtis Lazar has carved out a long career as a reliable depth center for the Edmonton Oilers, accumulating 617 games over 12 seasons. The 31-year-old has totaled 131 career points, with 51 goals and 80 assists, reaching a peak GAR of 4.8 early in his career in 2014-15. This season, he has contributed four goals and two assists for six points in 45 games.
Currently, Lazar maintains a positive but modest 0.4 GAR, reflecting his role as a defensive-minded bottom-six forward. His primary value driver this season comes from his even-strength defense, where he provides a positive contribution.
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 | 43.2% | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +0.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 29th, WAR 29th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 2.7 |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1.9 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.9 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -0.5 |
| 2014-15 | 67 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Curtis Lazar has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 29th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.8 in 2014-15.
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 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players.
What is Curtis Lazar's WAR this season?
Curtis Lazar has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 29th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Curtis Lazar's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Curtis Lazar has accumulated 1.8 career GAR and 131 points.
When was Curtis Lazar drafted?
Curtis Lazar was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 17 — OTT.