Nico Sturm — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nico Sturm is an NHL center for the Minnesota Wild.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Nico Sturm has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists) in 11 games, a 15-point pace over 84 games. He is 14th on the Minnesota Wild in scoring. Both came at even strength. He is averaging 10:22 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A veteran center, Nico Sturm's primary contribution is his ability to win faceoffs. He plays fourth-line or depth minutes, where his overall impact is limited.
Sturm rarely shoots the puck and contributes little offence, seldom generating quality chances. These limitations significantly constrain his offensive game, making his faceoff prowess his most notable asset.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Born | May 3, 1995 (age 31) in Augsburg, Germany |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 6 | 0.0% | 10:22 | 41.7% | 0.6 | 0.2 | -0.7 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 29th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:22 | 6 | 0.0% | 1 | 1 | 0.18 | 0.6 | -0.18 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.7 |
| 2025-26 | 49 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.5 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -3.2 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0.6 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 5.5 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Nico Sturm has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.5 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 -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nico Sturm's WAR this season?
Nico Sturm has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nico Sturm have this season?
Nico Sturm has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 11 games this season.
Is Nico Sturm a good center?
Nico Sturm ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.7) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nico Sturm's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nico Sturm has accumulated 1.0 career GAR and 105 points.
How tall is Nico Sturm, and how much does he weigh?
Nico Sturm is 6'3" tall and weighs 209 lb. Born May 3, 1995 (age 31) in Augsburg, Germany.
How does Nico Sturm score across situations in 2026-27?
Nico Sturm has 2 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Nico Sturm's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Nico Sturm has scored on 0.0% of 6 shots in 2026-27.