Justin Kirkland — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Kirkland is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Justin Kirkland has 1 goals, 1 assists and 2 points in 20 games, worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Justin Kirkland is a depth forward who has seen limited NHL action across four seasons, totaling just 50 career games and 10 points. His peak GAR of 0.6 came in the 2024-25 season, indicating a struggle to consistently make a positive impact.
In 20 games this season, Kirkland has recorded 2 points and a -0.6 GAR. While his even-strength defense has provided a +0.8 GAR, his overall play has resulted in a negative contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 3, Pick 62 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 11 | 9.1% | 9:49 | 45.0% | 1.6 | 0.1 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | -0.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 16th, WAR 16th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Kirkland has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.7 in 2024-25.
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 Kirkland's GAR this season?
Justin Kirkland has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
What is Justin Kirkland's WAR this season?
Justin Kirkland has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Justin Kirkland have this season?
Justin Kirkland has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 20 games this season.
Is Justin Kirkland a good center?
Justin Kirkland ranks in the 16th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Justin Kirkland's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Justin Kirkland has accumulated -2.1 career GAR and 10 points.
When was Justin Kirkland drafted?
Justin Kirkland was drafted in 2014 — Round 3, Pick 62 — NSH.