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 6.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Linus Karlsson is a center who has shown consistent development, particularly in his third season. He has significantly improved his offensive output this year, recording 15 goals and 20 assists for 35 points in 79 games. Over his 106 career games, he has accumulated 18 goals and 23 assists for 41 points.
His current GAR of 5.3 is a career high, primarily driven by his strong even-strength offense. This indicates his growing role as a reliable offensive contributor for his team.
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 | 53.3% | 19.3 | 0.3 | 6.3 | 1.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.2 | -0.8 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 68th, WAR 68th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 6.3 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Linus Karlsson has been worth 6.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 68th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.3 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 6.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 68th 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 68th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.3) in the 2025-26 season.