Jake Sanderson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jake Sanderson is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Jake Sanderson has 14 goals, 40 assists and 54 points in 67 games, worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An impactful young defenseman, Jake Sanderson is demonstrating strong two-way play for the Ottawa Senators. In his current season, the 24-year-old blueliner has recorded 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points over 67 games, achieving a career-high 12.1 GAR.
His primary strength lies in his even-strength defense, which contributes a significant +4.6 GAR. Through four seasons and 303 career games, he has accumulated 39 goals and 142 assists for 181 points.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 5 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 14 | 40 | 54 | +16 | 8 | 147 | 9.5% | 24:50 | 55.5% | 12.3 | 0.6 | 12.2 | 2.19 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.9 | +3.0 | +3.3 | +1.5 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 14 | 40 | 54 | 12.2 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 11 | 46 | 57 | 5.9 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 5.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Sanderson has been worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.9 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+1.5).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.2 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 Sanderson's GAR this season?
Jake Sanderson has been worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jake Sanderson have this season?
Jake Sanderson has 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points in 67 games this season.
Is Jake Sanderson a good defenseman?
Jake Sanderson ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.2) in the 2025-26 season.