Johnathan Kovacevic — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Johnathan Kovacevic is an NHL defenseman for the New Jersey Devils.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Johnathan Kovacevic has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 9 games, a 9-point pace over 84 games. He is 20th on the New Jersey Devils in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 15:45 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Johnathan Kovacevic is a defenseman in his prime, typically deployed in third-pair or depth minutes. His overall impact is modest.
A limitation in his game is that he takes penalties often.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 223 lb |
| Born | July 12, 1997 (age 29) in Hamilton, Canada |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 3, Pick 74 — WPG |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 | 8 | 0.0% | 15:45 | 54.4% | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.1 | -0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:45 | 8 | 0.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.11 | 1.0 | 0.10 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -3.2 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 in 2022-23.
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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's WAR this season?
Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Johnathan Kovacevic have this season?
Johnathan Kovacevic has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 9 games this season.
Is Johnathan Kovacevic a good defenseman?
Johnathan Kovacevic ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Johnathan Kovacevic has accumulated -3.4 career GAR and 54 points.
How tall is Johnathan Kovacevic, and how much does he weigh?
Johnathan Kovacevic is 6'5" tall and weighs 223 lb. Born July 12, 1997 (age 29) in Hamilton, Canada.
How does Johnathan Kovacevic score across situations in 2026-27?
Johnathan Kovacevic has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Johnathan Kovacevic has scored on 0.0% of 8 shots in 2026-27.