Justin Faulk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Faulk is an NHL defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings. In the 2025-26 season Justin Faulk has 16 goals, 24 assists and 40 points in 78 games, worth 3.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Justin Faulk is a seasoned 34-year-old defenseman, boasting an extensive career of 15 seasons and 1058 games played. A consistent performer, he has amassed 498 career points, including 146 goals and 352 assists. Despite his age, he remains an effective blueliner, currently posting 40 points in 78 games and a solid 5.6 GAR, though his peak GAR of 8.7 was achieved earlier in 2014-15.
His defensive reliability is highlighted by his positive contribution to shorthanded defense, adding +0.9 GAR. This indicates his value in penalty-killing situations, underscoring his continued role as a dependable, well-rounded defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 2, Pick 37 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 16 | 24 | 40 | -8 | 42 | 148 | 9.5% | 22:30 | 47.3% | 8.3 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.62 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.5 | +1.1 | +0.9 | +0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 68th, WAR 68th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 3.5 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 4 | 28 | 32 | -2.0 |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 2 | 28 | 30 | 0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 4.2 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 6.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 2.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 7.5 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 9.5 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 5.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 15 | 34 | 49 | 12.4 |
| 2013-14 | 76 | 5 | 27 | 32 | -2.2 |
| 2012-13 | 38 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -2.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Faulk has been worth 3.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 68th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.5 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.9).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.4 in 2014-15.
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 Faulk's GAR this season?
Justin Faulk has been worth 3.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 68th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Justin Faulk have this season?
Justin Faulk has 16 goals and 24 assists for 40 points in 78 games this season.
Is Justin Faulk a good defenseman?
Justin Faulk ranks in the 68th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.5) in the 2025-26 season.