Max Crozier — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Max Crozier is an NHL defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Max Crozier has 1 goals, 9 assists and 10 points in 35 games, worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defensive-minded blueliner for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Max Crozier brings a steady presence to the backend. In his third season, the 26-year-old defenseman appeared in 35 games, recording 1 goal and 9 assists for 10 points, adding to his career total of 12 points in 53 games.
Crozier's value is primarily rooted in his even-strength defense, which contributed +1.4 GAR to his overall 0.9 GAR this season. This strong defensive component, coupled with limited offensive production, positions him as a reliable depth defenseman focused on shutting down opponents.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 4, Pick 120 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +7 | 40 | 46 | 2.2% | 16:01 | 51.2% | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +2.0 | -0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 56th, WAR 56th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 35 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Max Crozier has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 56th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 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 Max Crozier's GAR this season?
Max Crozier has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 56th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Max Crozier have this season?
Max Crozier has 1 goals and 9 assists for 10 points in 35 games this season.
Is Max Crozier a good defenseman?
Max Crozier ranks in the 56th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2025-26 season.