David Perron — Stats & Advanced Analytics
David Perron is an NHL left wing for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season David Perron has 13 goals, 15 assists and 28 points in 65 games, worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
David Perron is a remarkably durable veteran winger, boasting 19 seasons and 1239 career games played. He has consistently contributed offensively throughout his long career, accumulating 812 points, with a peak GAR of 11.8 in 2017-18.
At 38 years old, Perron continues to provide solid middle-six scoring, with 28 points from 13 goals and 15 assists in 65 games this season. His overall impact registers a 4.4 GAR, primarily driven by his +1 GAR contribution at even-strength offense.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 26 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 13 | 15 | 28 | -7 | 40 | 93 | 14.5% | 13:26 | 58.8% | 12.3 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 0.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.0 | +3.0 | +0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 2.6 |
| 2024-25 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 17 | 30 | 47 | -10.7 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | -7.6 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 2.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 19 | 39 | 58 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 25 | 35 | 60 | -5.4 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 23 | 23 | 46 | -4.8 |
| 2017-18 | 70 | 16 | 50 | 66 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 18 | 28 | 46 | 14.7 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 4.0 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 17 | 24 | 41 | 6.1 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 5.2 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 10 | 15 | 25 | -3.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season David Perron has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.7 in 2016-17.
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 Perron's GAR this season?
David Perron has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does David Perron have this season?
David Perron has 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points in 65 games this season.
Is David Perron a good left wing?
David Perron ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.6) in the 2025-26 season.