Nico Sturm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nico Sturm is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Nico Sturm has 5 goals, 6 assists and 11 points in 49 games, worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +0 | 16 | 38 | 13.2% | 10:57 | 43.3% | 6.0 | 0.2 | -3.9 | -0.69 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | +1.9 | -0.1 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 49 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -3.9 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -7.6 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 14 | 12 | 26 | -5.0 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -2.0 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 6.1 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nico Sturm has been worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.1 in 2020-21.
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 Sturm's GAR this season?
Nico Sturm has been worth -3.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nico Sturm have this season?
Nico Sturm has 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points in 49 games this season.
Is Nico Sturm a good center?
Nico Sturm ranks in the 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.9) in the 2025-26 season.