John Tavares — Stats & Advanced Analytics
John Tavares is an NHL center for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season John Tavares has 31 goals, 40 assists and 71 points in 82 games, worth 13.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 217 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 31 | 40 | 71 | -28 | 28 | 192 | 16.1% | 18:11 | 48.1% | 37.1 | 0.6 | 13.9 | 2.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +12.9 | -8.0 | +1.3 | +0.6 |
League percentile rank: points 94th, GAR 90th, WAR 90th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 31 | 40 | 71 | 13.9 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 38 | 36 | 74 | 16.7 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 19.0 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 36 | 44 | 80 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 27 | 49 | 76 | 14.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 9.6 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 13.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 47 | 41 | 88 | 25.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 37 | 47 | 84 | 17.9 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 14.3 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 33 | 37 | 70 | 16.2 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 38 | 48 | 86 | 18.1 |
| 2013-14 | 59 | 24 | 42 | 66 | 12.8 |
| 2012-13 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 47 | 13.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season John Tavares has been worth 13.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+12.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-8).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 25.4 in 2018-19.
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 Tavares's GAR this season?
John Tavares has been worth 13.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does John Tavares have this season?
John Tavares has 31 goals and 40 assists for 71 points in 82 games this season.
Is John Tavares a good center?
John Tavares ranks in the 90th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (13.9) in the 2025-26 season.