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 4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dawson Mercer has quickly established himself as a reliable middle-six center for the New Jersey Devils in his five NHL seasons. The 24-year-old has played 410 career games, compiling 103 goals and 106 assists for 209 points, with a peak GAR of 10.0 in 2022-23.
This past season, Mercer played all 82 games, contributing 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) and a 4.2 GAR. His value is further enhanced by his positive contributions to even-strength defense, making him a well-rounded forward who can be trusted in various situations.
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 | 52.0% | 24.7 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 0.75 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.3 | +1.0 | +0.3 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 60th, WAR 60th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 20 | 13 | 33 | 2.7 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 10.0 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 5.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dawson Mercer has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 60th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.0 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 4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 60th percentile of NHL players.
What is Dawson Mercer's WAR this season?
Dawson Mercer has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 60th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 60th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dawson Mercer's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dawson Mercer has accumulated 23.2 career GAR and 209 points.
When was Dawson Mercer drafted?
Dawson Mercer was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 18 — NJD.