Nick Bjugstad — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Bjugstad is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils.
Player Overview
Nick Bjugstad has had a lengthy NHL career, spanning 14 seasons and over 800 games. While he showcased his best form in 2017-18 with a peak 12.3 GAR, his role has diminished significantly. In 2025-26, the 34-year-old center appeared in 61 games for the New Jersey Devils, recording 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points.
This recent performance resulted in a -1.0 GAR, indicating a challenging season for the veteran. With 163 goals and 176 assists across his 821 career games, Bjugstad has historically contributed to his teams, but his current output suggests he's now a bottom-six forward struggling to maintain impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 19 — FLA |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 3.9 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2.1 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 4.0 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 19 | 30 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 2016-17 | 54 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.9 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 6.5 |
| 2014-15 | 72 | 24 | 19 | 43 | 6.3 |
| 2013-14 | 76 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 6.0 |
| 2012-13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.0 |
Analysis
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.3 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 Nick Bjugstad's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nick Bjugstad has accumulated 42.4 career GAR and 339 points.
When was Nick Bjugstad drafted?
Nick Bjugstad was drafted in 2010 — Round 1, Pick 19 — FLA.