Drake Batherson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Drake Batherson is an NHL right wing for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Drake Batherson has 33 goals, 38 assists and 71 points in 79 games, worth 15.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Drake Batherson is currently enjoying a career-best season for the Ottawa Senators, registering an impressive 15.1 GAR. The 28-year-old right wing has played 79 games, contributing 33 goals and 38 assists for a total of 71 points, marking his most impactful season across his eight-year career.
With 470 career games, he has accumulated 149 goals and 215 assists for 364 points. Interestingly, despite his offensive output, his value driver this season is even-strength defense, contributing +0.5 GAR, showcasing a well-rounded game for a top-six forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 4, Pick 121 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 33 | 38 | 71 | -8 | 33 | 167 | 19.8% | 17:21 | 62.6% | 25.6 | 0.7 | 15.1 | 2.72 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.6 | +0.5 | +4.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 94th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 33 | 38 | 71 | 15.1 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 26 | 42 | 68 | 11.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 10.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 22 | 40 | 62 | 6.5 |
| 2021-22 | 46 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 9.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 10.6 |
| 2019-20 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2018-19 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Drake Batherson has been worth 15.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.1 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drake Batherson's GAR this season?
Drake Batherson has been worth 15.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Drake Batherson's WAR this season?
Drake Batherson has been worth about 2.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Drake Batherson have this season?
Drake Batherson has 33 goals and 38 assists for 71 points in 79 games this season.
Is Drake Batherson a good right wing?
Drake Batherson ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (15.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Drake Batherson's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Drake Batherson has accumulated 69.8 career GAR and 364 points.
When was Drake Batherson drafted?
Drake Batherson was drafted in 2017 — Round 4, Pick 121 — OTT.