Elias Pettersson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Elias Pettersson is an NHL center for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Elias Pettersson has 15 goals, 36 assists and 51 points in 74 games, worth 8.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Elias Pettersson is an elite, high-impact center for the Vancouver Canucks, known for his significant offensive output. The 27-year-old has compiled 508 points in 545 career games over 8 seasons, reaching an impressive peak GAR of 19.7 in 2019-20.
This season, Pettersson continues to drive play, recording 51 points (15G-36A) in 74 games, resulting in a strong 8.9 GAR. Beyond his offensive prowess, he also contributes defensively, notably adding value through his shorthanded defense. He is a cornerstone player who impacts the game at both ends of the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 176 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 5 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 15 | 36 | 51 | -30 | 20 | 132 | 11.4% | 18:58 | 48.8% | 18.9 | 0.4 | 8.9 | 1.59 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.0 | -0.3 | +2.6 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 82th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 15 | 36 | 51 | 8.9 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 34 | 55 | 89 | 15.8 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 39 | 63 | 102 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 32 | 36 | 68 | 14.2 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 6.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 27 | 39 | 66 | 19.7 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 14.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Elias Pettersson has been worth 8.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.7 in 2019-20.
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 8.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
What is Elias Pettersson's WAR this season?
Elias Pettersson has been worth about 1.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th 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 15 goals and 36 assists for 51 points in 74 games this season.
Is Elias Pettersson a good center?
Elias Pettersson ranks in the 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Elias Pettersson's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Elias Pettersson has accumulated 104.5 career GAR and 508 points.
When was Elias Pettersson drafted?
Elias Pettersson was drafted in 2017 — Round 1, Pick 5 — VAN.