Lars Eller — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Lars Eller is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Lars Eller has 5 goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 68 games, worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran center with 17 NHL seasons and 1184 career games, Lars Eller brings a wealth of experience to the lineup. Now 37, his offensive production has slowed, with 15 points in 68 games this season, resulting in a -0.4 GAR.
Despite the decline in scoring, Eller continues to provide value through his defensive play, contributing +1.2 GAR at even strength. He remains a responsible, defensive-minded presence, even as his role has shifted in the later stages of his extensive career.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 13 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +5 | 12 | 67 | 7.5% | 11:27 | 47.5% | 7.5 | 0.3 | -0.4 | -0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.4 | -0.3 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 21th, WAR 21th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 15 | 16 | 31 | -1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 10 | 13 | 23 | -2.2 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 2.6 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 5.1 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 2.8 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 3.8 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 1.7 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 3.4 |
| 2014-15 | 77 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 1.6 |
| 2013-14 | 77 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 3.9 |
| 2012-13 | 46 | 8 | 22 | 30 | 4.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Lars Eller has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 21st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.1 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lars Eller's GAR this season?
Lars Eller has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players.
What is Lars Eller's WAR this season?
Lars Eller has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Lars Eller have this season?
Lars Eller has 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 68 games this season.
Is Lars Eller a good center?
Lars Eller ranks in the 21st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Lars Eller's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Lars Eller has accumulated 31.8 career GAR and 392 points.
When was Lars Eller drafted?
Lars Eller was drafted in 2007 — Round 1, Pick 13 — STL.