Nathan Bastian — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nathan Bastian is an NHL right wing for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Nathan Bastian has 6 goals, 1 assists and 7 points in 36 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nathan Bastian is a right wing for the Dallas Stars, currently in his seventh NHL season. The 28-year-old contributed 6 goals and 1 assist for 7 points in 36 games, achieving a 1.6 GAR, following his peak GAR of 3.2 two seasons prior.
His impact is not driven by power-play offense, which shows a negligible contribution. Bastian's role appears to be that of a depth forward who provides a modest positive impact, as evidenced by his current GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 217 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 2, Pick 41 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 6 | 1 | 7 | +4 | 21 | 25 | 24.0% | 8:39 | 50.6% | 3.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.6 | +0.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -2.3 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 72 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 0.3 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nathan Bastian has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.6 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.3 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Bastian's GAR this season?
Nathan Bastian has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
What is Nathan Bastian's WAR this season?
Nathan Bastian has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nathan Bastian have this season?
Nathan Bastian has 6 goals and 1 assists for 7 points in 36 games this season.
Is Nathan Bastian a good right wing?
Nathan Bastian ranks in the 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nathan Bastian's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nathan Bastian has accumulated 3.5 career GAR and 75 points.
When was Nathan Bastian drafted?
Nathan Bastian was drafted in 2016 — Round 2, Pick 41 — NJD.