Dawson Mercer — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dawson Mercer is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Dawson Mercer has 20 goals, 22 assists and 42 points in 82 games, worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 18 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | -2 | 33 | 158 | 12.7% | 18:14 | 51.8% | 28.1 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 0.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | +0.8 | +0.3 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 4.0 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 1.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 9.9 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 3.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dawson Mercer has been worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.9 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.3).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.9 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson Mercer's GAR this season?
Dawson Mercer has been worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Dawson Mercer have this season?
Dawson Mercer has 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points in 82 games this season.
Is Dawson Mercer a good center?
Dawson Mercer ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.0) in the 2025-26 season.