Nico Daws — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nico Daws is an NHL goaltender for the New Jersey Devils.
Player Overview
Nico Daws is a developing goaltender who has seen limited action over his four-season career, with 54 games played. This season, in a small sample of three appearances, the 25-year-old has posted a 2-1 record with a 2.62 GAA and a .908 save percentage, contributing 1.9 GAR.
While his career save percentage sits at .898 with a -0.7 GSAx, his current season shows a positive trend with a 1.4 GSAx. Daws achieved his peak GAR of 3.5 in the 2024-25 season, indicating potential for growth in his role for the New Jersey Devils.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 3, Pick 84 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2-1-0 | 90.8% | 2.62 | 1.4 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.34 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Nico Daws ranks in the 57th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 90.8% | 2.62 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 93.9% | 1.61 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 89.4% | 3.15 | -1.0 | 2.4 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 89.3% | 3.11 | -4.0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nico Daws has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +1.4 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.8% save percentage.
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.5 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 Nico Daws's GAR this season?
Nico Daws has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nico Daws's GSAx this season?
Nico Daws has saved +1.4 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Nico Daws's goalie stats this season?
Nico Daws has a 90.8% save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.