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 6.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seventh-round draft pick, Jake Evans has established himself as a bottom-six center over seven NHL seasons, playing 418 career games. He has recorded 52 goals and 100 assists for 152 career points, typically providing a modest offensive contribution for the Montréal Canadiens. His peak GAR of 4.5 came in 2022-23.
In his current season, Evans has skated in 68 games, tallying 12 goals and 12 assists for 24 points. Despite his role, his current GAR stands at -3.0, indicating overall struggles. His primary positive contribution comes from even-strength defense, where he adds +0.5 GAR, highlighting his defensive-minded approach in 5-on-5 play.
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% | 14.3 | 0.3 | 6.8 | -0.74 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | +2.0 | -0.1 | -0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 49th, GAR 3th, WAR 3th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 6.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 13 | 23 | 36 | -0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 3.0 |
| 2022-23 | 54 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -6.0 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 13 | 16 | 29 | -3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Evans has been worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 3rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.8 in 2025-26.
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 6.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players.
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 3rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.8) in the 2025-26 season.