Gustav Nyquist — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Gustav Nyquist is an NHL right wing for the Winnipeg Jets.
Player Overview
Gustav Nyquist brings a wealth of experience to the Winnipeg Jets, having played 14 NHL seasons and appearing in 914 career games. The right wing boasts a career stat line of 210 goals and 333 assists for 543 points, with his peak impact coming in 2018-19 when he registered a robust 15.6 GAR.
Now 37, Nyquist's role has evolved. In 2025-26, he played 51 games, tallying 1 goal and 11 assists for 12 points. His overall GAR for the season was -1.3, with his primary positive contribution stemming from even-strength defense, which provided +0.2 GAR. This indicates a shift towards a more defensively-minded role in the latter stages of his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 4, Pick 121 — DET |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 11 | 17 | 28 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 23 | 52 | 75 | 13.9 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 18 | 35 | 53 | 3.7 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 6.8 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 15.6 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 11.3 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 12 | 36 | 48 | 10.1 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 8.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 12.6 |
| 2013-14 | 57 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 14.2 |
| 2012-13 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4.1 |
| 2011-12 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1.6 |
Analysis
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.6 in 2018-19.
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 Nyquist's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Gustav Nyquist has accumulated 100.1 career GAR and 543 points.
When was Gustav Nyquist drafted?
Gustav Nyquist was drafted in 2008 — Round 4, Pick 121 — DET.