Drew Doughty — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Drew Doughty is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Drew Doughty has 5 goals, 18 assists and 23 points in 72 games, worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A true ironman and veteran presence, Drew Doughty boasts an extensive 18-season career, having played an impressive 1279 games. The 36-year-old defenseman has been a consistent offensive producer from the blueline, amassing 165 goals and 544 assists for 709 career points.
This season, Doughty continues to log significant minutes, appearing in 72 games while contributing 5 goals and 18 assists. His value is primarily derived from his even-strength offense, which accounts for a substantial portion of his positive GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 1, Pick 2 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 5 | 18 | 23 | +4 | 40 | 101 | 5.0% | 23:05 | 53.7% | 5.9 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 0.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +3.9 | -0.7 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 4.0 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 8.3 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 9 | 43 | 52 | 12.3 |
| 2021-22 | 39 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 7.4 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 5.2 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 7 | 28 | 35 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 8 | 37 | 45 | 1.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 10 | 50 | 60 | 5.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 12 | 32 | 44 | 7.0 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 10.8 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 7 | 39 | 46 | 7.4 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 4.9 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 4.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Drew Doughty has been worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.3 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 Drew Doughty's GAR this season?
Drew Doughty has been worth 4.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Drew Doughty have this season?
Drew Doughty has 5 goals and 18 assists for 23 points in 72 games this season.
Is Drew Doughty a good defenseman?
Drew Doughty ranks in the 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.0) in the 2025-26 season.