Justin Dowling — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Dowling is an NHL center for the New York Rangers. In the 2025-26 season Justin Dowling has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 2 games, worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Justin Dowling is a 35-year-old undrafted veteran center, primarily a depth forward who has spent eight seasons in the NHL. Over 154 career games, he has registered a very limited 26 points, with his most effective season yielding a peak GAR of 1.2 in 2019-20. His current season shows minimal involvement, with 0 points in just 2 games and a GAR of -0.2.
His even-strength offense is negligible, contributing -0 GAR, indicating his role is not centered around 5-on-5 scoring. Dowling's overall impact has been consistently low, suggesting a player whose career is winding down, providing very little in terms of on-ice contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 7:12 | 35.5% | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.0 | 0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.0 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Dowling has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.2 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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Justin Dowling have this season?
Justin Dowling has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 2 games this season.
Is Justin Dowling a good center?
Justin Dowling ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.0) in the 2025-26 season.