Nick Blankenburg — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Blankenburg is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Nick Blankenburg has 8 goals, 16 assists and 24 points in 61 games, worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 177 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -10 | 10 | 72 | 10.2% | 17:58 | 53.4% | 7.5 | 0.3 | 5.4 | 0.97 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.5 | -5.0 | +0.8 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 44th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 5.4 |
| 2024-25 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1.7 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Blankenburg has been worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-5).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.4 in 2025-26.
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 Blankenburg's GAR this season?
Nick Blankenburg has been worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Blankenburg have this season?
Nick Blankenburg has 8 goals and 16 assists for 24 points in 61 games this season.
Is Nick Blankenburg a good defenseman?
Nick Blankenburg ranks in the 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.4) in the 2025-26 season.