Darnell Nurse — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Darnell Nurse is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Darnell Nurse has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 15 games, a 11-point pace over 84 games. He is 16th on the San Jose Sharks in scoring. Both came at even strength. He is averaging 21:24 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Darnell Nurse is a veteran defenseman who plays top-pair minutes, providing a solid impact from the backend. The seventh overall pick, he is known for his physical, hitting game and willingness to get in front of shots.
Nurse also contributes offensively, shooting from everywhere and getting to dangerous scoring areas. However, he often takes penalties, which can limit his effectiveness.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Born | February 4, 1995 (age 31) in Hamilton, Canada |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 7 — EDM |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 11 | 25 | 4.0% | 21:24 | 33.3% | 1.0 | -0.2 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | -0.2 | -0.0 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 29th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:24 | 25 | 4.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.13 | 1.0 | -0.20 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 5.1 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 2.7 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 7.8 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 3.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 3.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 2.7 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 1.8 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -2.3 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Darnell Nurse has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.8 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 -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Darnell Nurse's WAR this season?
Darnell Nurse has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Darnell Nurse have this season?
Darnell Nurse has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 15 games this season.
Is Darnell Nurse a good defenseman?
Darnell Nurse ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Darnell Nurse's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Darnell Nurse has accumulated 33.2 career GAR and 326 points.
How tall is Darnell Nurse, and how much does he weigh?
Darnell Nurse is 6'4" tall and weighs 215 lb. Born February 4, 1995 (age 31) in Hamilton, Canada.
How does Darnell Nurse score across situations in 2026-27?
Darnell Nurse has 2 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Darnell Nurse's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Darnell Nurse has scored on 4.0% of 25 shots in 2026-27.