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 5.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A reliable middle-six center, Dawson Mercer has established himself as a consistent contributor over five NHL seasons. He has played 410 career games, accumulating 103 goals and 209 points, and is currently producing 20 goals and 42 points in 82 games.
The 24-year-old's current GAR of 6.3 is significantly boosted by his even-strength defensive play, which accounts for +3.7 GAR. His peak performance saw a 9.1 GAR in the 2022-23 season, showcasing his two-way capabilities.
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 | 51.6% | 25.0 | 0.3 | 5.6 | 1.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.9 | +2.0 | +0.3 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 64th, WAR 64th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 5.6 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 20 | 13 | 33 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 8.3 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 3.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dawson Mercer has been worth 5.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.3 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 5.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th 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 64th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.6) in the 2025-26 season.