Justin Dowling — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Dowling is an NHL center for the New York Rangers.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Justin Dowling has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 4 games. He is 16th on the New York Rangers in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 7:30 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Justin Dowling is late in his career, playing fourth-line or depth minutes as a center. He contributes little offence, seldom generates quality chances, and rarely shoots, resulting in a limited impact.
While he stays out of the penalty box, his primary role is to fill out the lineup. He is used in situations where defensive responsibility is prioritized over offensive generation.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Born | October 1, 1990 (age 36) in Calgary, Canada |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 0 | — | 7:30 | 40.3% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.2 | 0.38 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Justin Dowling has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.4 in 2023-24.
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 Dowling's GAR this season?
Justin Dowling has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Justin Dowling's WAR this season?
Justin Dowling 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 Justin Dowling have this season?
Justin Dowling has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 4 games this season.
Is Justin Dowling a good center?
Justin Dowling ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Justin Dowling's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Justin Dowling has accumulated -3.0 career GAR and 27 points.
How tall is Justin Dowling, and how much does he weigh?
Justin Dowling is 5'11" tall and weighs 178 lb. Born October 1, 1990 (age 36) in Calgary, Canada.
How does Justin Dowling score across situations in 2026-27?
Justin Dowling has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
Is Justin Dowling finishing above or below expected in 2026-27?
Justin Dowling has scored 0 goals on 0.2 expected goals (-0.2), finishing in line with what the shot locations alone predicted by Hockey Alchemy's model.