Dakota Joshua — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dakota Joshua is an NHL center for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Dakota Joshua has 10 goals, 8 assists and 18 points in 55 games, worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A solid middle-six center, Dakota Joshua hit his stride in the 2023-24 season, posting a peak GAR of 7.0. Now 30, he continues to contribute to the Toronto Maple Leafs, tallying 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points through 55 games this season. His career spans 296 games, accumulating 96 points.
Joshua maintains a positive current GAR of 2.7, indicating a valuable presence on the ice. While his even-strength defense provides a modest +0.1 GAR, his overall impact stems from a broader contribution. He is a reliable forward who can chip in offensively while playing a consistent two-way game.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 218 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 5, Pick 128 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -2 | 49 | 52 | 19.2% | 12:14 | 42.8% | 8.7 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | +0.1 | -0.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 51th, WAR 51th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 7.0 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2.9 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dakota Joshua has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 51st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.0 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota Joshua's GAR this season?
Dakota Joshua has been worth 2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players.
What is Dakota Joshua's WAR this season?
Dakota Joshua has been worth about 0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Dakota Joshua have this season?
Dakota Joshua has 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points in 55 games this season.
Is Dakota Joshua a good center?
Dakota Joshua ranks in the 51st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dakota Joshua's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dakota Joshua has accumulated 13.9 career GAR and 96 points.
When was Dakota Joshua drafted?
Dakota Joshua was drafted in 2014 — Round 5, Pick 128 — TOR.