Gustav Forsling — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Gustav Forsling is an NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Gustav Forsling has 2 goals, 26 assists and 28 points in 80 games, worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Gustav Forsling is a veteran defenseman for the Florida Panthers, having established a significant NHL career over nine seasons. The 30-year-old blueliner has played 558 career games, accumulating 59 goals and 161 assists for 220 points. His career is highlighted by a strong peak GAR of 7.4 in 2022-23, showcasing his ability to be a high-impact player.
In his current 80-game season, Forsling has contributed 2 goals and 26 assists for 28 points. While his even-strength offense remains a positive asset at +1.1 GAR, his overall current GAR of -0.8 indicates a challenging season where his all-around impact has seen a decline from his previous peak performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 5, Pick 126 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 2 | 26 | 28 | -4 | 51 | 112 | 1.8% | 22:38 | 48.0% | 4.6 | 0.4 | -0.8 | -0.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +0.2 | +0.0 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 55th, GAR 33th, WAR 33th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 2 | 26 | 28 | -0.8 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 5.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 7.4 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 4.7 |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 1.3 |
| 2018-19 | 43 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2.1 |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1.3 |
| 2016-17 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Gustav Forsling has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 33rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.4 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gustav Forsling's GAR this season?
Gustav Forsling has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Gustav Forsling's WAR this season?
Gustav Forsling has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Gustav Forsling have this season?
Gustav Forsling has 2 goals and 26 assists for 28 points in 80 games this season.
Is Gustav Forsling a good defenseman?
Gustav Forsling ranks in the 33rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Gustav Forsling's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Gustav Forsling has accumulated 19.1 career GAR and 220 points.
When was Gustav Forsling drafted?
Gustav Forsling was drafted in 2014 — Round 5, Pick 126 — VAN.