Esa Lindell — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Esa Lindell is an NHL defenseman for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Esa Lindell has 6 goals, 26 assists and 32 points in 82 games, worth 24.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Esa Lindell is a veteran defensive defenseman, bringing 11 seasons and 766 career games of experience to the ice. Standing at 6'3" and 217 lbs, he provides a significant physical presence, and achieved a peak GAR of 10.9 in the 2022-23 season, underscoring his strong two-way capabilities.
This season, Lindell played a full 82-game schedule, contributing 32 points. While his overall GAR was a neutral 0.2, he remains a highly effective defensive presence, with his even-strength defense providing a substantial +5.8 GAR. This highlights his consistent ability to suppress opponent scoring chances.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 217 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 74 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 6 | 26 | 32 | +30 | 20 | 83 | 7.2% | 23:14 | 43.4% | 5.5 | 0.3 | 24.6 | -0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +5.9 | -0.1 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 34th, WAR 34th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 24.6 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 5 | 21 | 26 | -5.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 30.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 16.9 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 11.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 14.6 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 3.8 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 21 | 32 | -1.7 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 14.2 |
| 2016-17 | 73 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -1.4 |
| 2015-16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Esa Lindell has been worth 24.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 34th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 30.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esa Lindell's GAR this season?
Esa Lindell has been worth 24.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Esa Lindell have this season?
Esa Lindell has 6 goals and 26 assists for 32 points in 82 games this season.
Is Esa Lindell a good defenseman?
Esa Lindell ranks in the 34th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (24.6) in the 2025-26 season.