Isac Lundeström — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Isac Lundeström is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Isac Lundeström has 4 goals, 8 assists and 12 points in 68 games, worth -4.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Isac Lundeström is a veteran center, having played 405 career games over eight NHL seasons. Now with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the 26-year-old has accumulated 39 goals and 57 assists for 96 points in his career, indicating a primary role beyond scoring.
Despite a challenging season with a -2.7 overall GAR, Lundeström remains a strong defensive presence, contributing a positive 2.2 GAR from his even-strength defense. This highlights his continued value as a defensive-minded bottom-six forward, even as his offensive production sits at 4 goals and 8 assists in 68 games this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 23 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 4 | 53 | 7.5% | 12:23 | 41.2% | 7.0 | 0.1 | -4.0 | -0.72 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.4 | +3.8 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 4th, WAR 4th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4.0 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4.5 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 16 | 13 | 29 | -3.2 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -1.0 |
| 2018-19 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Isac Lundeström has been worth -4.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 4th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.4).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -1.0 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isac Lundeström's GAR this season?
Isac Lundeström has been worth -4.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Isac Lundeström have this season?
Isac Lundeström has 4 goals and 8 assists for 12 points in 68 games this season.
Is Isac Lundeström a good center?
Isac Lundeström ranks in the 4th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.0) in the 2025-26 season.