Jake Evans — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Evans is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Jake Evans has 12 goals, 12 assists and 24 points in 68 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Evans is a bottom-six center whose current season reflects a negative impact, holding a -1.0 GAR. In 68 games, he has recorded 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points, indicating modest offensive output.
Over his seven-season career, Evans has played 418 games, scoring 52 goals and 100 assists for 152 points. While his overall impact is currently negative, his even-strength offense is identified as his primary positive value driver this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 7, Pick 207 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 12 | 12 | 24 | -8 | 38 | 75 | 16.0% | 15:21 | 39.3% | 14.1 | 0.4 | -1.0 | -0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +0.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 49th, GAR 15th, WAR 15th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 12 | 12 | 24 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 7 | 21 | 28 | -1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Evans has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 15th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.8 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 Jake Evans's GAR this season?
Jake Evans has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake Evans's WAR this season?
Jake Evans has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jake Evans have this season?
Jake Evans has 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points in 68 games this season.
Is Jake Evans a good center?
Jake Evans ranks in the 15th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake Evans's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Evans has accumulated 1.6 career GAR and 152 points.
When was Jake Evans drafted?
Jake Evans was drafted in 2014 — Round 7, Pick 207 — MTL.