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 2.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dakota Joshua is a veteran center, now in his sixth NHL season, providing a steady offensive presence for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Across 296 career games, he has accumulated 50 goals and 96 points, demonstrating a reliable scoring touch.
In his current season, Joshua has contributed 10 goals and 18 points over 55 games, resulting in a GAR of 3.6. His value is primarily driven by his even-strength offense, where he consistently contributes to the team's attack.
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 | 42.4% | 8.7 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | +2.7 | -0.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 49th, WAR 49th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2.4 |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 6.5 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dakota Joshua has been worth 2.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 49th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.5 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 2.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players.
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 49th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.4) in the 2025-26 season.