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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Erik Gustafsson is an offensive defenseman who has played 10 seasons and 517 career games. He demonstrated significant offensive upside in the 2022-23 season, achieving a peak GAR of 11.7, which highlighted his ability to drive play from the backend.
Currently, the 34-year-old is seeing very limited action, having appeared in only 2 games this season with no points. His current GAR stands at -0.3, indicating a negligible impact in his brief appearances. He does not register a positive value driver in any specific area of play.
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 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.24 |
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 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 7 | 35 | 42 | -6.6 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -6.5 |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -3.4 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 6 | 23 | 29 | -20.2 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 17 | 43 | 60 | -23.4 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -2.5 |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 14 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Erik Gustafsson has been worth -0.2 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 3.9 in 2024-25.
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 -0.2 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 (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.