Linus Karlsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Linus Karlsson is an NHL center for the Vancouver Canucks. In the 2025-26 season Linus Karlsson has 15 goals, 20 assists and 35 points in 79 games, worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 3, Pick 87 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 15 | 20 | 35 | -28 | 42 | 116 | 12.9% | 12:31 | 50.4% | 18.7 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 0.61 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.1 | -1.5 | +0.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 52th, WAR 52th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.9 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Linus Karlsson has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 52nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.5).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.4 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linus Karlsson's GAR this season?
Linus Karlsson has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Linus Karlsson have this season?
Linus Karlsson has 15 goals and 20 assists for 35 points in 79 games this season.
Is Linus Karlsson a good center?
Linus Karlsson ranks in the 52nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.4) in the 2025-26 season.