Frank Nazar — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Frank Nazar is an NHL center for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Frank Nazar has 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games, worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Frank Nazar is developing into a responsible two-way center for the Blackhawks, now in his third NHL season. The 22-year-old has accumulated 68 points (28 goals, 40 assists) over 122 career games, demonstrating a steady offensive progression. His current GAR of 2.7 reflects a positive overall contribution to the team.
A key aspect of his game is his defensive play, particularly on the penalty kill. He provides significant value through his shorthanded defense, contributing +0.8 GAR in that area. This defensive acumen, combined with his offensive output, suggests he is carving out a role as a reliable middle-six forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 13 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 15 | 26 | 41 | -21 | 26 | 138 | 10.9% | 18:19 | 49.5% | 20.6 | 0.4 | -2.8 | 0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | -2.8 | +0.6 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 45th, WAR 45th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66 | 15 | 26 | 41 | -2.8 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 12 | 14 | 26 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Frank Nazar has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 45th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.8).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.0 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 Frank Nazar's GAR this season?
Frank Nazar has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 45th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Frank Nazar have this season?
Frank Nazar has 15 goals and 26 assists for 41 points in 66 games this season.
Is Frank Nazar a good center?
Frank Nazar ranks in the 45th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.8) in the 2025-26 season.