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 -0.2 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 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | -0.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 1 | 16 | 17 | -3.4 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.2 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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's WAR this season?
Johnathan Kovacevic has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players. 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 8 assists for 8 points in 34 games this season.
Is Johnathan Kovacevic a good defenseman?
Johnathan Kovacevic ranks in the 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Johnathan Kovacevic's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Johnathan Kovacevic has accumulated -5.1 career GAR and 53 points.
When was Johnathan Kovacevic drafted?
Johnathan Kovacevic was drafted in 2017 — Round 3, Pick 74 — WPG.