Erik Gustafsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Erik Gustafsson is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Erik Gustafsson has 3 points (1 goals, 2 assists) in 11 games, a 23-point pace over 84 games. He is 11th on the Los Angeles Kings in scoring. 1 of the 3 came at even strength and 2 on the power play. He is averaging 19:57 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Erik Gustafsson is a veteran defenseman who provides solid contributions, typically deployed in third-pair or depth minutes. He is often relied upon in situations where his puck movement is an asset.
However, Gustafsson rarely blocks shots, which can be a limitation in defensive situations. He focuses on contributing to the play without often getting in front of pucks.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | March 14, 1992 (age 34) in Nynashamn, Sweden |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 4, Pick 93 — EDM |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12.5% | 19:57 | 62.5% | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | -0.1 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:57 | 8 | 12.5% | 2 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.5 | -0.00 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 6.3 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 7 | 35 | 42 | 10.5 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 9.1 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4.3 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Erik Gustafsson has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.5 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 0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Erik Gustafsson's WAR this season?
Erik Gustafsson has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Erik Gustafsson have this season?
Erik Gustafsson has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 11 games this season.
Is Erik Gustafsson a good defenseman?
Erik Gustafsson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Erik Gustafsson's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Erik Gustafsson has accumulated 38.9 career GAR and 243 points.
How tall is Erik Gustafsson, and how much does he weigh?
Erik Gustafsson is 6'0" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born March 14, 1992 (age 34) in Nynashamn, Sweden.
How does Erik Gustafsson score across situations in 2026-27?
Erik Gustafsson has 1 even-strength points, 2 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Erik Gustafsson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Erik Gustafsson has scored on 12.5% of 8 shots in 2026-27.