Darnell Nurse — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Darnell Nurse is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Darnell Nurse has 7 goals, 17 assists and 24 points in 82 games, worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Darnell Nurse is a veteran defenseman for the San Jose Sharks, known for his consistent presence on the blueline. In his 12th season, the 31-year-old has played all 82 games, contributing 7 goals and 17 assists for 24 points. His overall impact this season registers at a modest 2.1 GAR.
Across 798 career games, Nurse has accumulated 88 goals and 236 assists for 324 points. His primary value driver this year comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +2.3 GAR. While a consistent player, his current performance indicates a steady, rather than high-impact, role.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 7 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 7 | 17 | 24 | -11 | 104 | 164 | 4.3% | 20:59 | 45.5% | 6.1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.38 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.3 | +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 49th, GAR 66th, WAR 66th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 5.9 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 5.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 4.4 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 7.7 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 5.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 0.9 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 2.2 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -6.7 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Darnell Nurse has been worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 66th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.7 in 2020-21.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darnell Nurse's GAR this season?
Darnell Nurse has been worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 66th percentile of NHL players.
What is Darnell Nurse's WAR this season?
Darnell Nurse has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 66th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Darnell Nurse have this season?
Darnell Nurse has 7 goals and 17 assists for 24 points in 82 games this season.
Is Darnell Nurse a good defenseman?
Darnell Nurse ranks in the 66th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Darnell Nurse's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Darnell Nurse has accumulated 30.7 career GAR and 324 points.
When was Darnell Nurse drafted?
Darnell Nurse was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 7 — EDM.