Nick Bjugstad — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Bjugstad is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Nick Bjugstad has 6 goals, 3 assists and 9 points in 61 games, worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 19 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -11 | 33 | 77 | 11.1% | 11:38 | 46.1% | 8.2 | 0.2 | -3.2 | -0.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +2.4 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 20th, WAR 20th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 3.5 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 17 | 12 | 29 | -2.9 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 3.4 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.5 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 4.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 19 | 30 | 49 | 10.5 |
| 2016-17 | 54 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.7 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 6.2 |
| 2014-15 | 72 | 24 | 19 | 43 | 6.7 |
| 2013-14 | 76 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 6.1 |
| 2012-13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Bjugstad has been worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 20th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.5 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 GAR this season?
Nick Bjugstad has been worth -3.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Bjugstad have this season?
Nick Bjugstad has 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points in 61 games this season.
Is Nick Bjugstad a good center?
Nick Bjugstad ranks in the 20th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.2) in the 2025-26 season.