Kent Johnson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kent Johnson is an NHL center for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Kent Johnson has 7 goals, 15 assists and 22 points in 76 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Former fifth-overall draft pick Kent Johnson is enduring a challenging season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old center has played 76 games, contributing 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points, resulting in a minimal 0.2 GAR, a significant drop from his peak GAR of 11.2 recorded earlier in this same 2024-25 campaign.
While his even-strength offense provides a small positive contribution of +0.6 GAR, Johnson is currently struggling to replicate his previous high-level impact. He has played 274 career games over five seasons since being drafted in 2021.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 170 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -8 | 20 | 114 | 6.1% | 13:14 | 56.1% | 15.2 | 0.2 | -0.3 | 0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.6 | +2.5 | -0.6 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 33th, WAR 33th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 10.1 |
| 2023-24 | 42 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 16 | 24 | 40 | -7.8 |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kent Johnson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 33rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.1 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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kent Johnson have this season?
Kent Johnson has 7 goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 76 games this season.
Is Kent Johnson a good center?
Kent Johnson ranks in the 33rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.