Josh Anderson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Anderson is an NHL right wing for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Josh Anderson has 14 goals, 9 assists and 23 points in 72 games, worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Anderson is a veteran right winger with a long NHL career, now in his 12th season. Over 688 games, he has accumulated 160 goals and 273 points, peaking with a 12.5 GAR in 2018-19.
However, his current season suggests a player past his prime. In 72 games, he has contributed 14 goals and 9 assists for 23 points, but his overall GAR sits at -3.6. While still providing some even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), his impact has diminished significantly.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 226 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 4, Pick 95 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 14 | 9 | 23 | -4 | 80 | 89 | 15.7% | 14:01 | 44.3% | 14.5 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | -1.2 | -0.3 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 40th, WAR 40th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 1.6 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 21 | 11 | 32 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 3.8 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 6.3 |
| 2019-20 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.2 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 11.4 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 8.0 |
| 2016-17 | 78 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 7.5 |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.1 |
| 2014-15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Anderson has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 40th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.4 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 Josh Anderson's GAR this season?
Josh Anderson has been worth 1.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players.
What is Josh Anderson's WAR this season?
Josh Anderson has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Josh Anderson have this season?
Josh Anderson has 14 goals and 9 assists for 23 points in 72 games this season.
Is Josh Anderson a good right wing?
Josh Anderson ranks in the 40th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Josh Anderson's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Josh Anderson has accumulated 42.6 career GAR and 273 points.
When was Josh Anderson drafted?
Josh Anderson was drafted in 2012 — Round 4, Pick 95 — CBJ.