Joe Veleno — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joe Veleno is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Joe Veleno has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points in 61 games, worth -6.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 201 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 30 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -12 | 19 | 52 | 3.8% | 12:05 | 48.9% | 6.6 | 0.2 | -6.3 | -1.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.9 | +4.7 | -0.1 | -1.3 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 1th, WAR 1th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6.3 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 8 | 9 | 17 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joe Veleno has been worth -6.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.9).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.5 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe Veleno's GAR this season?
Joe Veleno has been worth -6.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joe Veleno have this season?
Joe Veleno has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 61 games this season.
Is Joe Veleno a good center?
Joe Veleno ranks in the 1st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-6.3) in the 2025-26 season.