Nick Perbix — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Perbix is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Nick Perbix has 3 goals, 10 assists and 13 points in 79 games, worth -8.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nick Perbix is a defenseman who had a strong season last year, evidenced by his 5.3 peak GAR in 2024-25. However, his current season with the Nashville Predators has seen a dramatic shift in his impact.
He is currently experiencing a significant negative overall contribution, reflected in a -9.2 GAR through 79 games. Perbix has recorded 13 points this season, struggling to replicate his previous year's performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 6, Pick 169 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -14 | 20 | 79 | 3.8% | 19:07 | 41.4% | 4.0 | 0.1 | -8.1 | -1.73 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.1 | +1.3 | -0.1 | -1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 1th, WAR 1th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -8.1 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 2 | 22 | 24 | 0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 3.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Perbix has been worth -8.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.3 in 2024-25.
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 Perbix's GAR this season?
Nick Perbix has been worth -8.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Perbix have this season?
Nick Perbix has 3 goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 79 games this season.
Is Nick Perbix a good defenseman?
Nick Perbix ranks in the 1st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-8.1) in the 2025-26 season.