Nick Jensen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Jensen is an NHL defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks. In the 2025-26 season Nick Jensen has 4 goals, 13 assists and 17 points in 61 games, worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nick Jensen is a steady veteran defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks, known for his reliable play over his 10-season career, which includes 694 games played. His current 2.4 GAR indicates he continues to be a positive contributor to his team.
Jensen's primary strength lies in his even-strength defensive play, where he generates a significant +3.2 GAR. This season, he has added 17 points in 61 games, complementing his strong defensive presence on the blueline.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Anaheim Ducks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 5, Pick 150 — DET |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -2 | 22 | 36 | 11.1% | 17:01 | 48.0% | 2.3 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 0.26 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | +6.7 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 60th, WAR 60th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -10.7 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 3.8 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 1.3 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -0.8 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -0.8 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0.5 |
| 2016-17 | 49 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Jensen has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 60th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+6.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.8 in 2022-23.
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 Jensen's GAR this season?
Nick Jensen has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 60th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Jensen have this season?
Nick Jensen has 4 goals and 13 assists for 17 points in 61 games this season.
Is Nick Jensen a good defenseman?
Nick Jensen ranks in the 60th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.5) in the 2025-26 season.