Justin Brazeau — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Brazeau is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Justin Brazeau has 17 goals, 17 assists and 34 points in 64 games, worth 8.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted 28-year-old, Justin Brazeau has emerged as an effective middle-six right winger, showcasing strong offensive capabilities. In just 159 career games, he has tallied 63 points. His current season marks a significant breakout, with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 64 games and an impressive 8.0 GAR, which stands as his peak.
Brazeau's primary strength lies in his even-strength offense, contributing +3.1 GAR, indicating his consistent ability to generate scoring chances and drive play during 5-on-5 situations. He has proven to be a valuable and productive offensive asset for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 17 | 17 | 34 | +5 | 14 | 104 | 16.3% | 12:39 | 51.9% | 15.1 | 0.4 | 8.6 | 1.54 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | +1.9 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 65th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 8.6 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5.2 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Brazeau has been worth 8.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.6 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 Justin Brazeau's GAR this season?
Justin Brazeau has been worth 8.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Justin Brazeau have this season?
Justin Brazeau has 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 64 games this season.
Is Justin Brazeau a good right wing?
Justin Brazeau ranks in the 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.6) in the 2025-26 season.