Fabian Zetterlund — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Fabian Zetterlund is an NHL left wing for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Fabian Zetterlund has 17 goals, 16 assists and 33 points in 82 games, worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Fabian Zetterlund, a left wing for the Ottawa Senators, is completing his fifth NHL season with a career-high GAR of 6.9. In the current 2025-26 campaign, the 27-year-old has played a full 82 games, contributing 17 goals and 16 assists for 33 points, building on a career total of 149 points in 329 games.
His positive impact is primarily driven by his even-strength offense, which accounts for +1.4 GAR. Zetterlund has established himself as a reliable middle-six forward who consistently brings value to the Senators, particularly in offensive situations at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 3, Pick 63 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 17 | 16 | 33 | +0 | 16 | 132 | 12.9% | 12:55 | 56.3% | 14.9 | 0.5 | 6.9 | 1.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.6 | -0.7 | +0.7 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 73th, WAR 73th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 6.9 |
| 2024-25 | 84 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 2.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23 | 67 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 0.9 |
| 2021-22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Fabian Zetterlund has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 73rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.9 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fabian Zetterlund's GAR this season?
Fabian Zetterlund has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 73rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Fabian Zetterlund's WAR this season?
Fabian Zetterlund has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 73rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Fabian Zetterlund have this season?
Fabian Zetterlund has 17 goals and 16 assists for 33 points in 82 games this season.
Is Fabian Zetterlund a good left wing?
Fabian Zetterlund ranks in the 73rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Fabian Zetterlund's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Fabian Zetterlund has accumulated 16.2 career GAR and 149 points.
When was Fabian Zetterlund drafted?
Fabian Zetterlund was drafted in 2017 — Round 3, Pick 63 — NJD.