Joel Nystrom — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joel Nystrom is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Joel Nystrom has 1 goals, 9 assists and 10 points in 38 games, worth 3.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joel Nystrom is a rookie defenseman who has made an immediate offensive impact in his debut 2025-26 season, registering 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) across 38 games. As a seventh-round pick from 2021, his 3.0 GAR in his first professional season is a promising start.
His primary contribution stems from even-strength offense, where he has generated +1.5 GAR. Nystrom's early performance suggests he could develop into an offense-driving blueliner for the Hurricanes, already showing a knack for generating scoring opportunities.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 7, Pick 219 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +6 | 6 | 43 | 2.3% | 15:11 | 57.8% | 1.5 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 0.68 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | -2.2 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 3.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joel Nystrom has been worth 3.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.2).
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 Nystrom's GAR this season?
Joel Nystrom has been worth 3.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Joel Nystrom have this season?
Joel Nystrom has 1 goals and 9 assists for 10 points in 38 games this season.
Is Joel Nystrom a good defenseman?
Joel Nystrom ranks in the 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.8) in the 2025-26 season.