Kirby Dach — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kirby Dach is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Kirby Dach has 8 goals, 7 assists and 15 points in 37 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A former 3rd overall pick in 2019, Kirby Dach is a 25-year-old center who has played seven NHL seasons and 306 career games. He's recorded 136 points, with 51 goals and 85 assists. His most impactful season was his rookie year in 2019-20, where he posted a peak GAR of 5.6.
This season, Dach has appeared in 37 games, tallying 8 goals and 7 assists, contributing to a 3.5 GAR. His even-strength defense is noted as a value driver, though it registers a modest +0.1 GAR, indicating a balanced contribution across various aspects of his play.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 221 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 3 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -2 | 31 | 47 | 17.0% | 13:39 | 51.2% | 7.1 | 0.3 | -0.3 | 0.56 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.3 | +1.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 53th, WAR 53th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 57 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 14 | 24 | 38 | -4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 9 | 17 | 26 | -4.2 |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 8 | 15 | 23 | -7.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kirby Dach has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 53rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.9 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 Kirby Dach's GAR this season?
Kirby Dach has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kirby Dach have this season?
Kirby Dach has 8 goals and 7 assists for 15 points in 37 games this season.
Is Kirby Dach a good center?
Kirby Dach ranks in the 53rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.