Nick Cousins — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Cousins is an NHL center for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Nick Cousins has 9 goals, 14 assists and 23 points in 81 games, worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A consistent presence in the league for over a decade, Nick Cousins is a veteran center who has played 723 career games. Now with the Senators, he provides a positive, though not elite, contribution to his team, reflected in his 2.2 current GAR. This season, he has recorded 23 points in 81 appearances.
While his peak GAR of 4.2 indicates a higher impact in past seasons, Cousins remains a reliable bottom-six forward. His current value is spread across various aspects of his game, contributing to his overall positive impact for the team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 3, Pick 68 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 9 | 14 | 23 | +8 | 92 | 79 | 11.4% | 11:25 | 53.8% | 9.6 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 0.36 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.2 | +5.6 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 48th, GAR 47th, WAR 47th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 3.8 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 2.0 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 3.4 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 3.7 |
| 2017-18 | 71 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 4.4 |
| 2016-17 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2.1 |
| 2015-16 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2.5 |
| 2014-15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Cousins has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 47th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.4 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 Cousins's GAR this season?
Nick Cousins has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 47th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Cousins have this season?
Nick Cousins has 9 goals and 14 assists for 23 points in 81 games this season.
Is Nick Cousins a good center?
Nick Cousins ranks in the 47th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.0) in the 2025-26 season.