Luke Glendening — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Luke Glendening is an NHL center for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Luke Glendening has 2 goals, 7 assists and 9 points in 70 games, worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Luke Glendening is a seasoned veteran center, having played 13 NHL seasons and accumulated 934 career games. Primarily known for his defensive game, he has recorded 175 points over his career. This season, he contributed 9 points in 70 games, reflecting a decline in offensive output.
Despite a current GAR of -3.7, Glendening still provides positive value in even-strength defense, where he accounts for +1.2 GAR. This indicates his continued effectiveness in a defensive bottom-six role, even as his overall impact has lessened since his peak GAR of 8.7 in 2015-16.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -7 | 8 | 50 | 0.0% | 9:54 | 33.2% | 6.4 | 0.1 | -3.3 | -0.59 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.6 | +1.7 | -0.0 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 4th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -3.3 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 1 | 11 | -6.7 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -5.7 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -2.6 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 60 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -6.1 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 10 | 13 | 23 | -1.6 |
| 2017-18 | 69 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 0.8 |
| 2016-17 | 74 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -0.5 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 0.8 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 12 | 6 | 18 | -2.8 |
| 2013-14 | 56 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Luke Glendening has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.6).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.8 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luke Glendening's GAR this season?
Luke Glendening has been worth -3.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Luke Glendening have this season?
Luke Glendening has 2 goals and 7 assists for 9 points in 70 games this season.
Is Luke Glendening a good center?
Luke Glendening ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.3) in the 2025-26 season.