Gage Goncalves — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Gage Goncalves is an NHL center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Gage Goncalves has 11 goals, 22 assists and 33 points in 74 games, worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Gage Goncalves, a developing center, has recorded his most impactful season to date, reflected in his current 3.8 GAR. Through 74 games this year, he has contributed 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points. This performance marks his peak over his three-year NHL career.
Over 136 career games, the 25-year-old has accumulated 19 goals and 34 assists for 53 points. While his offensive numbers are modest, Goncalves primarily contributes through his shorthanded defense, which accounts for +0.1 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 2, Pick 62 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 11 | 22 | 33 | +26 | 41 | 77 | 14.3% | 13:05 | 55.1% | 11.7 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.46 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.0 | +5.1 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 50th, WAR 50th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Gage Goncalves has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 50th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.5 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 Gage Goncalves's GAR this season?
Gage Goncalves has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Gage Goncalves have this season?
Gage Goncalves has 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in 74 games this season.
Is Gage Goncalves a good center?
Gage Goncalves ranks in the 50th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.5) in the 2025-26 season.