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 -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in his 14th NHL season, Nick Bjugstad has amassed 339 points over 821 career games. His most productive season came in 2017-18, where he achieved a 10.9 GAR.
This season, the Devils center has played 61 games, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points. Despite a slightly negative overall GAR of -0.4, he still provides some even-strength offense, accounting for +1.6 GAR.
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 | 42.9% | 7.8 | 0.3 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | -0.4 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 28th, WAR 28th (100th = league leader).
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
In the 2025-26 season Nick Bjugstad has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 28th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
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 GAR this season?
Nick Bjugstad has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 28th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nick Bjugstad's WAR this season?
Nick Bjugstad has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 28th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 28th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
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.