Dominic James — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dominic James is an NHL center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Dominic James has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 43 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dominic James is making his NHL debut this season, playing his first 43 career games as a 24-year-old center. He has quickly contributed to the offense, recording 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in his inaugural campaign.
His current performance represents his career peak with a 1.8 GAR. This initial showing suggests a promising start for the rookie, establishing himself as a new presence in the lineup with some offensive upside.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 6, Pick 173 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 7 | 8 | 15 | +4 | 8 | 56 | 12.5% | 12:14 | 57.2% | 6.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | +2.6 | -0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 46th, WAR 46th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 43 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 1.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dominic James has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 46th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dominic James's GAR this season?
Dominic James has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Dominic James have this season?
Dominic James has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 43 games this season.
Is Dominic James a good center?
Dominic James ranks in the 46th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.