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 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An enduring presence on the Los Angeles Kings' blueline, Drew Doughty is in his 18th NHL season, having played 1279 career games. The 36-year-old veteran has accumulated 165 goals and 544 assists for 709 points over his distinguished career.
While his offensive production has slowed from his peak 11.0 GAR in 2015-16, he remains a reliable defensive force. In 72 games this season, he has recorded 5 goals and 18 assists for 23 points, contributing 1.7 GAR, primarily driven by his strong even-strength defense, which accounts for +1.9 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 | 54.2% | 5.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | +1.9 | -0.7 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 63th, WAR 63th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 5.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 9 | 43 | 52 | 9.2 |
| 2021-22 | 39 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 5.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 5.3 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 7 | 28 | 35 | -1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 8 | 37 | 45 | 0.8 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 10 | 50 | 60 | 6.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 12 | 32 | 44 | 7.9 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 11.0 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 7 | 39 | 46 | 8.0 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 5.1 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 4.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Drew Doughty has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 63rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.0 in 2015-16.
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 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 63rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Drew Doughty's WAR this season?
Drew Doughty has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 63rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 63rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Drew Doughty's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Drew Doughty has accumulated 71.2 career GAR and 547 points.
When was Drew Doughty drafted?
Drew Doughty was drafted in 2008 — Round 1, Pick 2 — LAK.