Johnathan Kovacevic — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Johnathan Kovacevic is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Johnathan Kovacevic has 0 goals, 8 assists and 8 points in 34 games, worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Johnathan Kovacevic is a defenseman currently experiencing a difficult season, reflected in his -1.2 GAR through 34 games. While he has contributed 8 assists this year, his overall impact has been a step back from his peak 3.4 GAR season in 2022-23.
Over his five-season career, Kovacevic has accumulated 53 points in 258 games, with his primary value this season coming from even-strength offense, generating +0.8 GAR. He remains a blueliner who can contribute some offense, but his overall game is currently impacting his team negatively.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 223 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 3, Pick 74 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | +0 | 38 | 30 | 0.0% | 17:52 | 47.1% | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +0.3 | -0.0 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 48th, WAR 48th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -4.1 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -2.4 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3.4 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 48th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.9 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's GAR this season?
Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 48th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Johnathan Kovacevic have this season?
Johnathan Kovacevic has 0 goals and 8 assists for 8 points in 34 games this season.
Is Johnathan Kovacevic a good defenseman?
Johnathan Kovacevic ranks in the 48th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.9) in the 2025-26 season.