Nicolas Roy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nicolas Roy is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Roy has 8 goals, 17 assists and 25 points in 74 games, worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An experienced 6'4" center, Nicolas Roy has played 443 career NHL games. While he demonstrated a solid overall impact with a peak GAR of 2.9 in 2023-24, his current season with the Colorado Avalanche has seen a significant downturn in his on-ice contributions.
Now 29, Roy is struggling to provide positive value, reflected in a -4.7 GAR over 74 games played. He has recorded 8 goals and 17 assists for 25 points, marking a challenging period for the veteran forward who previously showed more consistent performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 96 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 8 | 17 | 25 | +0 | 23 | 76 | 9.1% | 14:45 | 42.1% | 11.8 | 0.3 | 6.0 | -0.72 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | +2.1 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 42th, GAR 3th, WAR 3th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 6.0 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 1.9 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 8.1 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 2.4 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 5.2 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 5.9 |
| 2019-20 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.7 |
| 2018-19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nicolas Roy has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 3rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.1 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 Nicolas Roy's GAR this season?
Nicolas Roy has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nicolas Roy have this season?
Nicolas Roy has 8 goals and 17 assists for 25 points in 74 games this season.
Is Nicolas Roy a good center?
Nicolas Roy ranks in the 3rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.0) in the 2025-26 season.