Elias Lindholm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Elias Lindholm is an NHL center for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Elias Lindholm has 17 goals, 31 assists and 48 points in 69 games, worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran center, Elias Lindholm has amassed 652 points over 969 career games across 13 NHL seasons. The 31-year-old for the Boston Bruins reached an elite peak GAR of 16.9 in 2021-22.
This season, Lindholm continues to be a reliable two-way presence, contributing 48 points (17G-31A) in 69 games for a 4.4 GAR. His even-strength defense consistently adds value, contributing +0.5 GAR. He remains a strong middle-six center, capable of significant offensive and defensive contributions.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 17 | 31 | 48 | -7 | 38 | 114 | 14.9% | 17:53 | 51.6% | 19.4 | 0.4 | 4.4 | 0.79 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | +0.5 | +2.4 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 61th, WAR 61th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 17 | 31 | 48 | 4.4 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 6.6 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 15 | 29 | 44 | -0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 22 | 42 | 64 | 6.5 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 42 | 40 | 82 | 16.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 19 | 28 | 47 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 29 | 25 | 54 | 8.4 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 27 | 51 | 78 | 10.3 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 4.6 |
| 2016-17 | 72 | 11 | 34 | 45 | 10.3 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 9.9 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 7.6 |
| 2013-14 | 58 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Elias Lindholm has been worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.9 in 2021-22.
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 Lindholm's GAR this season?
Elias Lindholm has been worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players.
What is Elias Lindholm's WAR this season?
Elias Lindholm has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Elias Lindholm have this season?
Elias Lindholm has 17 goals and 31 assists for 48 points in 69 games this season.
Is Elias Lindholm a good center?
Elias Lindholm ranks in the 61st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Elias Lindholm's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Elias Lindholm has accumulated 90.9 career GAR and 652 points.
When was Elias Lindholm drafted?
Elias Lindholm was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CAR.