David Kampf — Stats & Advanced Analytics
David Kampf is an NHL center for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season David Kampf has 2 goals, 4 assists and 6 points in 40 games, worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
David Kampf is a veteran bottom-six center for the Washington Capitals, currently struggling to provide positive overall value. In 40 games this season, the 31-year-old has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points, resulting in a -2.6 GAR. This marks a significant downturn from his career peak GAR of 0.9 in 2019-20.
Over his nine seasons in the league, Kampf has played 576 career games, tallying 50 goals and 99 assists for 149 points. While his overall impact this year is negative, he still contributes a modest +0.3 GAR from his even-strength defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 198 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 12 | 36 | 5.6% | 15:02 | 42.5% | 4.2 | 0.1 | -2.6 | -0.46 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.3 | +0.3 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -1.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 7 | 20 | 27 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0.9 |
| 2018-19 | 63 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Kampf has been worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.3).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Kampf's GAR this season?
David Kampf has been worth -2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
What is David Kampf's WAR this season?
David Kampf has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does David Kampf have this season?
David Kampf has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 40 games this season.
Is David Kampf a good center?
David Kampf ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is David Kampf's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, David Kampf has accumulated -8.1 career GAR and 149 points.