Lian Bichsel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Lian Bichsel is an NHL defenseman for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Lian Bichsel has 4 goals, 4 assists and 8 points in 50 games, worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 237 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 18 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +6 | 37 | 27 | 14.8% | 15:40 | 46.6% | 1.1 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 0.61 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.8 | +2.3 | -0.0 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Lian Bichsel has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lian Bichsel's GAR this season?
Lian Bichsel has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Lian Bichsel have this season?
Lian Bichsel has 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 50 games this season.
Is Lian Bichsel a good defenseman?
Lian Bichsel ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.4) in the 2025-26 season.