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 -2.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 6'3" defensive-minded center, Nico Sturm is known for his even-strength contributions over 380 career games. He demonstrated his most significant overall impact with a peak GAR of 6.9 in the 2020-21 season, establishing himself as a reliable two-way presence.
Now 31, Sturm continues to provide value through his even-strength defensive play, contributing +0.9 GAR in that specific area. Despite this defensive acumen, his current season has seen a -2.4 GAR over 49 games, where he has recorded 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points.
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 | 37 | 13.5% | 10:57 | 38.6% | 5.7 | 0.2 | -2.3 | -0.41 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
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 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -3.1 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1.4 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 6.0 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nico Sturm has been worth -2.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (-0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.0 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 -2.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nico Sturm's WAR this season?
Nico Sturm has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (-2.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nico Sturm's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nico Sturm has accumulated 2.9 career GAR and 103 points.