Erik Gustafsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Erik Gustafsson is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Erik Gustafsson has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 2 games, worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Erik Gustafsson, a 34-year-old defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings, has demonstrated an ability to contribute offensively from the blueline throughout his 10-season career. He has amassed 47 goals and 193 assists for 240 points in 517 career games. His career highlight came recently in 2022-23, where he posted an impressive 10.1 GAR, showcasing his offensive upside.
This season, Gustafsson has seen very limited action, appearing in just two games with no points recorded. His current GAR is -1.8, reflecting his minimal playing time and impact. While historically an offense-first blueliner, his even-strength offense contribution this season has been negligible.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| 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 | 47.7% | 0.0 | -0.6 | -1.8 | -0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -1.6 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 5.3 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 7 | 35 | 42 | 10.1 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 17 | 43 | 60 | 9.1 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4.5 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 2.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Erik Gustafsson has been worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.1 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 -1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Erik Gustafsson's WAR this season?
Erik Gustafsson has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 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 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 (-1.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Erik Gustafsson's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Erik Gustafsson has accumulated 33.4 career GAR and 240 points.
When was Erik Gustafsson drafted?
Erik Gustafsson was drafted in 2012 — Round 4, Pick 93 — EDM.