Erik Gustafsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Erik Gustafsson is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Erik Gustafsson has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 2 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 4, Pick 93 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 0.0% | 18:44 | 44.8% | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +2.9 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 3.4 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 9.3 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 7 | 35 | 42 | 14.1 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 2.7 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 1.5 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 7.6 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 5.7 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Erik Gustafsson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.1 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 Erik Gustafsson's GAR this season?
Erik Gustafsson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Erik Gustafsson have this season?
Erik Gustafsson has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 2 games this season.
Is Erik Gustafsson a good defenseman?
Erik Gustafsson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.