Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jean-Gabriel Pageau is an NHL center for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Jean-Gabriel Pageau has 17 goals, 18 assists and 35 points in 74 games, worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Jean-Gabriel Pageau brings 14 seasons and 871 career games of experience to the center position. Known for his defensive acumen, he has contributed 176 goals and 225 assists for 401 points over his career, with a peak GAR of 9.4 in 2019-20.
In the current season, the 33-year-old has played 74 games, scoring 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points, alongside a 0.9 GAR. His primary value driver remains his even-strength defense, contributing +1.4 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 4, Pick 96 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 17 | 18 | 35 | +1 | 4 | 81 | 21.0% | 15:40 | 40.6% | 12.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | -0.5 | -0.0 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 32th, WAR 32th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 8.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 2.5 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 26 | 16 | 42 | 7.6 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 2.6 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 7.3 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 4.7 |
| 2014-15 | 50 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 4.9 |
| 2013-14 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.5 |
| 2012-13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 32nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.7 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 Jean-Gabriel Pageau's GAR this season?
Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jean-Gabriel Pageau have this season?
Jean-Gabriel Pageau has 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 74 games this season.
Is Jean-Gabriel Pageau a good center?
Jean-Gabriel Pageau ranks in the 32nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2025-26 season.