Jacob Melanson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jacob Melanson is an NHL right wing for the Seattle Kraken. In the 2025-26 season Jacob Melanson has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points in 36 games, worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jacob Melanson is a young right wing who is beginning to establish himself in the NHL, currently posting a 0.5 GAR in his second season with the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old has primarily contributed through even-strength offense, generating +0.8 GAR in that area.
Through 36 games this season, Melanson has recorded 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points, matching his career totals over 37 games. He appears to be finding his footing as an offensive contributor in a bottom-six role.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 5, Pick 131 — SEA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 32 | 33 | 6.1% | 9:22 | 48.9% | 5.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +1.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jacob Melanson has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
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 Melanson's GAR this season?
Jacob Melanson has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jacob Melanson have this season?
Jacob Melanson has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 36 games this season.
Is Jacob Melanson a good right wing?
Jacob Melanson ranks in the 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.0) in the 2025-26 season.