Elias Pettersson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Elias Pettersson is an NHL defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Elias Pettersson has 3 goals, 7 assists and 10 points in 70 games, worth -3.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Elias Pettersson, a young defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, is enduring a challenging season, currently holding a -3.7 GAR through 70 games. This marks a significant decline from his 0.5 GAR peak achieved in his prior season.
In his two seasons and 98 career games, Pettersson has accumulated 4 goals and 9 assists for 13 points. This year, he has recorded 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points. Despite being listed as a power-play offense value driver, its contribution this season is negligible.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 3, Pick 80 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -16 | 39 | 46 | 6.5% | 14:59 | 40.6% | 1.8 | -0.0 | -3.7 | -0.67 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.8 | -0.8 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 3th, WAR 3th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3.7 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Elias Pettersson has been worth -3.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 3rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.8).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elias Pettersson's GAR this season?
Elias Pettersson has been worth -3.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Elias Pettersson's WAR this season?
Elias Pettersson has been worth about -0.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Elias Pettersson have this season?
Elias Pettersson has 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points in 70 games this season.
Is Elias Pettersson a good defenseman?
Elias Pettersson ranks in the 3rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Elias Pettersson's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Elias Pettersson has accumulated -3.2 career GAR and 13 points.
When was Elias Pettersson drafted?
Elias Pettersson was drafted in 2022 — Round 3, Pick 80 — VAN.