Jake Christiansen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Christiansen is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Jake Christiansen has 0 goals, 3 assists and 3 points in 40 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Undrafted defenseman Jake Christiansen serves as a depth option, currently registering a -0.1 GAR across 40 games this season. His offensive contributions have been minimal, with 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points, reflecting his role as a low-event player.
Over five NHL seasons, Christiansen has appeared in 152 career games, accumulating 2 goals and 16 assists for 18 points. His peak GAR of 0.1 further highlights his limited overall impact, with his even-strength offense being his only positive value driver this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 8 | 26 | 0.0% | 10:03 | 51.0% | 0.8 | 0.0 | -0.1 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | -0.8 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 42th, WAR 42th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Christiansen has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 42nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.1 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake Christiansen's GAR this season?
Jake Christiansen has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake Christiansen's WAR this season?
Jake Christiansen has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 42nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jake Christiansen have this season?
Jake Christiansen has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 40 games this season.
Is Jake Christiansen a good defenseman?
Jake Christiansen ranks in the 42nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake Christiansen's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Christiansen has accumulated -3.3 career GAR and 18 points.