John Klingberg — Stats & Advanced Analytics
John Klingberg is an NHL defenseman for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season John Klingberg has 10 goals, 17 assists and 27 points in 56 games, worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 5, Pick 131 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 10 | 17 | 27 | -13 | 24 | 79 | 12.7% | 20:28 | 48.5% | 7.8 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.46 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.6 | -3.8 | +0.4 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 54th, GAR 66th, WAR 66th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 67 | 10 | 23 | 33 | -2.1 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 6 | 41 | 47 | 6.5 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 7 | 29 | 36 | 8.5 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 7.3 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 10.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 8 | 59 | 67 | 14.3 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 4.5 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 10 | 48 | 58 | 10.5 |
| 2014-15 | 65 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 8.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season John Klingberg has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 66th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-3.8).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.3 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Klingberg's GAR this season?
John Klingberg has been worth 2.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 66th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does John Klingberg have this season?
John Klingberg has 10 goals and 17 assists for 27 points in 56 games this season.
Is John Klingberg a good defenseman?
John Klingberg ranks in the 66th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.5) in the 2025-26 season.