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 9.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jake Sanderson is having a career-best season for the Ottawa Senators, achieving a 9.4 GAR through 67 games. The 24-year-old defenseman has been a significant offensive contributor from the blueline, tallying 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points.
In just his fourth NHL season, Sanderson has already played 303 career games, accumulating 39 goals and 142 assists for 181 points. His strong performance this year is notably driven by his even-strength defense, contributing an impressive 2.4 GAR in that category.
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 | 55.7% | 12.2 | 0.9 | 9.4 | 1.69 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.1 | +2.4 | +3.3 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 85th, GAR 93th, WAR 93th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 14 | 40 | 54 | 9.4 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 11 | 46 | 57 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 4 | 28 | 32 | 4.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jake Sanderson has been worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 93rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.4 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 9.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 93rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Jake Sanderson's WAR this season?
Jake Sanderson has been worth about 1.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 93rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 93rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jake Sanderson's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jake Sanderson has accumulated 23.7 career GAR and 181 points.
When was Jake Sanderson drafted?
Jake Sanderson was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 5 — OTT.