Jesper Boqvist — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jesper Boqvist is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Jesper Boqvist has 4 goals, 9 assists and 13 points in 73 games, worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jesper Boqvist is a bottom-six center known for his defensive contributions, particularly on the penalty kill, where he provided +0.2 GAR this season. Across seven NHL seasons and 387 career games, his offensive output has been limited to 50 goals and 55 assists.
His peak GAR of 1.1 came in the 2023-24 season. This season, Boqvist has appeared in 73 games, recording 4 goals and 9 assists, with a current GAR of -2.4.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 2, Pick 36 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -11 | 16 | 64 | 6.2% | 11:50 | 47.3% | 8.1 | 0.2 | -2.7 | -0.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.6 | +3.2 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 9th, WAR 9th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -2.7 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 1.1 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -4.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jesper Boqvist has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 9th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesper Boqvist's GAR this season?
Jesper Boqvist has been worth -2.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jesper Boqvist have this season?
Jesper Boqvist has 4 goals and 9 assists for 13 points in 73 games this season.
Is Jesper Boqvist a good center?
Jesper Boqvist ranks in the 9th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.7) in the 2025-26 season.