Gustav Nyquist — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Gustav Nyquist is an NHL right wing for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Gustav Nyquist has 1 goals, 11 assists and 12 points in 51 games, worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Gustav Nyquist is a seasoned 36-year-old right winger with an extensive 14-season NHL career, having played 914 games. He has been a consistent offensive threat for much of his career, accumulating 210 goals and 543 points, highlighted by a peak GAR of 15.0 in 2018-19.
Now in a different phase of his career, his current season shows a reduced offensive role, with 12 points in 51 games and a GAR of -1.7. Despite the dip in overall impact, Nyquist still contributes positively to shorthanded defense, where he provides +0.2 GAR, showcasing his continued utility in specific situations.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2008 — Round 4, Pick 121 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -8 | 10 | 62 | 1.6% | 12:41 | 52.4% | 6.0 | 0.1 | -1.3 | -0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | +0.2 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 11th, WAR 11th (100th = league leader).
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
In the 2025-26 season Gustav Nyquist has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 11th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.2).
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 GAR this season?
Gustav Nyquist has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players.
What is Gustav Nyquist's WAR this season?
Gustav Nyquist has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Gustav Nyquist have this season?
Gustav Nyquist has 1 goals and 11 assists for 12 points in 51 games this season.
Is Gustav Nyquist a good right wing?
Gustav Nyquist ranks in the 11th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.3) in the 2025-26 season.
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.