Joel Edmundson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Edmundson is an NHL defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Joel Edmundson has 2 goals, 21 assists and 23 points in 82 games, worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 46 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | +14 | 25 | 104 | 1.9% | 18:29 | 51.0% | 5.7 | 0.2 | -2.5 | -0.46 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | +2.3 | +0.6 | -2.0 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 20th, WAR 20th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 2 | 21 | 23 | -2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 53 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -3.1 |
| 2022-23 | 61 | 2 | 11 | 13 | -15.3 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -2.3 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -0.8 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0.9 |
| 2016-17 | 69 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3.0 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Edmundson has been worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 20th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-2).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.1 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 Joel Edmundson's GAR this season?
Joel Edmundson has been worth -2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Edmundson have this season?
Joel Edmundson has 2 goals and 21 assists for 23 points in 82 games this season.
Is Joel Edmundson a good defenseman?
Joel Edmundson ranks in the 20th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.5) in the 2025-26 season.