Kent Johnson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kent Johnson is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Kent Johnson has 13 points (7 goals, 6 assists) in 13 games, a 84-point pace over 84 games. He leads the Columbus Blue Jackets and is 74th in the NHL in scoring. 10 of the 13 came at even strength and 3 on the power play. He is averaging 17:45 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A young center, Kent Johnson was a first-round pick, selected fifth overall. He is deployed in fourth-line or depth minutes, where his overall impact is modest for his position.
Johnson tends to avoid physical play, which can limit his effectiveness in contested areas and against stronger opponents. He is still growing into his role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 170 lb |
| Born | October 18, 2002 (age 24) in Port Moody, Canada |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CBJ |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | +1 | 6 | 26 | 26.9% | 17:45 | 58.8% | 3.8 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.47 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.4 | -0.1 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 89th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Power Play | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:45 | 26 | 26.9% | 3 | 3 | 1.00 | 3.8 | 0.81 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2025-26 | 76 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 9.6 |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Kent Johnson has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.6 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 Kent Johnson's GAR this season?
Kent Johnson has been worth 2.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kent Johnson's WAR this season?
Kent Johnson has been worth about 0.5 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 Kent Johnson have this season?
Kent Johnson has 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points in 13 games this season.
Is Kent Johnson a good center?
Kent Johnson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (2.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kent Johnson's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kent Johnson has accumulated 12.7 career GAR and 151 points.
How tall is Kent Johnson, and how much does he weigh?
Kent Johnson is 6'0" tall and weighs 170 lb. Born October 18, 2002 (age 24) in Port Moody, Canada.
How does Kent Johnson score across situations in 2026-27?
Kent Johnson has 10 even-strength points, 3 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Kent Johnson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Kent Johnson has scored on 26.9% of 26 shots in 2026-27.