Miro Heiskanen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Miro Heiskanen is an NHL defenseman for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Miro Heiskanen has 9 goals, 54 assists and 63 points in 77 games, worth 6.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Miro Heiskanen is an elite, high-impact defenseman who excels at both ends of the ice. This season, he has recorded a strong 10.2 GAR over 77 games, contributing 63 points from the blueline. In his eight seasons, he has accumulated 346 points in 552 career games, with a peak GAR of 16.6 in 2022-23.
His primary value driver is his exceptional even-strength defense, which accounts for +4.7 GAR this season. Heiskanen consistently provides significant two-way play, making him a cornerstone of his team's defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 197 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 3 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 9 | 54 | 63 | +9 | 30 | 148 | 6.1% | 25:28 | 51.8% | 10.2 | 0.6 | 6.7 | 1.87 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.3 | +3.3 | +4.2 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 90th, GAR 90th, WAR 90th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 9 | 54 | 63 | 6.7 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 6.8 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 18.4 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 62 | 73 | 16.4 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 5 | 31 | 36 | 12.4 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 8.0 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 15.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Miro Heiskanen has been worth 6.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+4.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.8).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.4 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miro Heiskanen's GAR this season?
Miro Heiskanen has been worth 6.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Miro Heiskanen have this season?
Miro Heiskanen has 9 goals and 54 assists for 63 points in 77 games this season.
Is Miro Heiskanen a good defenseman?
Miro Heiskanen ranks in the 90th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.7) in the 2025-26 season.