Nico Hischier — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nico Hischier is an NHL center for the New Jersey Devils. In the 2025-26 season Nico Hischier has 28 goals, 38 assists and 66 points in 82 games, worth 11.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nico Hischier continues to be a high-impact center for the New Jersey Devils, showcasing consistent offensive production. In his ninth season, the 27-year-old has accumulated 66 points from 28 goals and 38 assists across 82 games, contributing a strong 14.1 GAR. This follows a career-high 17.6 GAR achieved in 2022-23.
His primary strength lies in his even-strength offense, which accounts for an impressive +13.1 GAR this season. Over his 609 career games, Hischier has amassed 488 points, solidifying his role as a key offensive driver.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NJD |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 28 | 38 | 66 | -6 | 29 | 211 | 13.3% | 20:43 | 55.9% | 31.7 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 2.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.1 | +1.1 | +2.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 92th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 11.7 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 35 | 34 | 69 | 14.5 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 15.8 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 31 | 49 | 80 | 15.4 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 7.7 |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.0 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 6.8 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 9.7 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 13.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nico Hischier has been worth 11.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.8 in 2023-24.
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 Hischier's GAR this season?
Nico Hischier has been worth 11.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nico Hischier's WAR this season?
Nico Hischier has been worth about 2.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nico Hischier have this season?
Nico Hischier has 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 points in 82 games this season.
Is Nico Hischier a good center?
Nico Hischier ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nico Hischier's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nico Hischier has accumulated 94.8 career GAR and 488 points.
When was Nico Hischier drafted?
Nico Hischier was drafted in 2017 — Round 1, Pick 1 — NJD.