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 -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Gustav Forsling is an established 30-year-old defenseman with a significant nine-season NHL career, having played 558 games. The 6'1" blueliner has developed into a reliable contributor, amassing 59 goals and 220 points, with a career-best GAR of 14.1 achieved in 2023-24, highlighting his peak performance.
While his overall career has been strong, his current season shows a dip, with a -2.3 GAR despite 28 points in 80 games. His primary value driver remains his even-strength offense, contributing +1.3 GAR in that area, indicating his continued ability to generate scoring chances from the backend.
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% | 4.7 | 0.3 | -1.2 | -0.21 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.0 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 55th, GAR 34th, WAR 34th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 2 | 26 | 28 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 3.0 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 5.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 2.7 |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 43 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2.0 |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1.4 |
| 2016-17 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Gustav Forsling has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 34th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.9 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 Gustav Forsling's GAR this season?
Gustav Forsling has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 34th percentile of NHL players.
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 34th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.