Emil Lilleberg — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Emil Lilleberg is an NHL defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Emil Lilleberg has 4 goals, 8 assists and 12 points in 50 games, worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Emil Lilleberg provides a steady presence on the Tampa Bay Lightning's blue line, currently registering a 0.5 GAR through 50 games this season. This performance, which includes 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points, represents his career peak across three seasons.
In his 163 career games, the defenseman has recorded 5 goals and 31 assists for 36 points. His primary contribution this year stems from his even-strength defense, which accounts for +0.6 GAR, highlighting his role as a defensively-minded blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 4, Pick 107 — ARI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4 | 8 | 12 | +15 | 61 | 43 | 9.3% | 17:18 | 48.1% | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | +0.6 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 50th, WAR 50th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 1 | 18 | 19 | -0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Emil Lilleberg has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 50th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.5 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emil Lilleberg's GAR this season?
Emil Lilleberg has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players.
What is Emil Lilleberg's WAR this season?
Emil Lilleberg has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Emil Lilleberg have this season?
Emil Lilleberg has 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points in 50 games this season.
Is Emil Lilleberg a good defenseman?
Emil Lilleberg ranks in the 50th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Emil Lilleberg's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Emil Lilleberg has accumulated -1.4 career GAR and 36 points.
When was Emil Lilleberg drafted?
Emil Lilleberg was drafted in 2021 — Round 4, Pick 107 — ARI.