Eetu Luostarinen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Eetu Luostarinen is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Eetu Luostarinen has 11 goals, 22 assists and 33 points in 73 games, worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Eetu Luostarinen, a 28-year-old center, is a reliable defensive presence for the Florida Panthers. In his 7 seasons, he's accumulated 162 points in 447 career games, with a peak GAR of 5.6 achieved in 2022-23.
This season, he posted 33 points (11G-22A) in 73 games, earning a 2.5 GAR. His even-strength defense is a consistent positive, contributing +0.3 GAR. He remains a valuable middle-six center known for his two-way play.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 2, Pick 42 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 11 | 22 | 33 | +4 | 32 | 107 | 10.3% | 16:34 | 50.4% | 13.7 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.45 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | +0.3 | -0.5 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 49th, WAR 49th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 9 | 15 | 24 | -1.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 5.6 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 3.0 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Eetu Luostarinen has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 49th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.6 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 Eetu Luostarinen's GAR this season?
Eetu Luostarinen has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players.
What is Eetu Luostarinen's WAR this season?
Eetu Luostarinen has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Eetu Luostarinen have this season?
Eetu Luostarinen has 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in 73 games this season.
Is Eetu Luostarinen a good center?
Eetu Luostarinen ranks in the 49th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Eetu Luostarinen's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Eetu Luostarinen has accumulated 11.1 career GAR and 162 points.
When was Eetu Luostarinen drafted?
Eetu Luostarinen was drafted in 2017 — Round 2, Pick 42 — CAR.