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 -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted defenseman, Jake Christiansen has carved out five seasons in the NHL, primarily in a depth role for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Across 152 career games, he has recorded two goals and 16 assists for 18 points, reflecting limited offensive production from the back end throughout his career. His peak GAR was a modest 0.3.
In his current season, Christiansen has played 40 games, contributing three assists with no goals. His current GAR of -0.3 indicates he is presently a net negative contributor. Even his power-play offense, listed as a value driver, shows no positive contribution, rounding to zero GAR in that area.
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 | 50.4% | 0.8 | 0.1 | -0.9 | -0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.8 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 37th, WAR 37th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.3 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Christiansen has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 37th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.8 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.2 in 2022-23.
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 -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 37th percentile of NHL players.
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 37th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.