Josh Doan — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Josh Doan is an NHL right wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Josh Doan has 25 goals, 27 assists and 52 points in 82 games, worth 16.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Josh Doan is an emerging right winger who has established himself as a significant offensive contributor in his third NHL season. At 24, he has already amassed 37 goals and 80 points in 144 career games, with his current season representing a clear breakout.
Playing in all 82 games, Doan has posted an impressive 25 goals and 27 assists for 52 points, driving a career-high 15.7 GAR. His value is heavily concentrated in even-strength offense, where he contributes a substantial +7.4 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 37 — ARI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 25 | 27 | 52 | -4 | 25 | 170 | 14.7% | 15:52 | 57.8% | 26.7 | 0.5 | 16.8 | 3.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.7 | +1.4 | +1.6 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 83th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 25 | 27 | 52 | 16.8 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 9.0 |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Josh Doan has been worth 16.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.7 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.8 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 Josh Doan's GAR this season?
Josh Doan has been worth 16.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Josh Doan have this season?
Josh Doan has 25 goals and 27 assists for 52 points in 82 games this season.
Is Josh Doan a good right wing?
Josh Doan ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (16.8) in the 2025-26 season.