Jacob Bernard-Docker — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Bernard-Docker is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Jacob Bernard-Docker has 1 goals, 4 assists and 5 points in 63 games, worth -2.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jacob Bernard-Docker is a depth defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings, currently enduring a challenging season. Despite accumulating 207 career games over six seasons, the 26-year-old has recorded only 29 points. This year, in 63 games, he has contributed just 5 points and carries a significant -4.4 GAR.
His peak GAR was a modest 1.1 in the previous season, indicating he has previously provided some positive impact. However, his current negative GAR suggests he is struggling to maintain a consistent NHL role and is proving to be a liability on the blueline this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 26 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +0 | 25 | 41 | 2.4% | 14:48 | 41.6% | 1.8 | 0.0 | -2.9 | -0.52 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | -0.3 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -1.8 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.5 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Bernard-Docker has been worth -2.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.8).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.2 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob Bernard-Docker's GAR this season?
Jacob Bernard-Docker has been worth -2.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jacob Bernard-Docker's WAR this season?
Jacob Bernard-Docker has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jacob Bernard-Docker have this season?
Jacob Bernard-Docker has 1 goals and 4 assists for 5 points in 63 games this season.
Is Jacob Bernard-Docker a good defenseman?
Jacob Bernard-Docker ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jacob Bernard-Docker's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jacob Bernard-Docker has accumulated -5.0 career GAR and 29 points.
When was Jacob Bernard-Docker drafted?
Jacob Bernard-Docker was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 26 — OTT.