Nikita Nesterenko — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nikita Nesterenko is an NHL center for the Anaheim Ducks. In the 2025-26 season Nikita Nesterenko has 1 goals, 8 assists and 9 points in 29 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Anaheim Ducks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 6, Pick 172 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 8 | 31 | 3.2% | 12:15 | 48.8% | 3.3 | 0.3 | -0.3 | -0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +1.4 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 25th, WAR 25th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikita Nesterenko has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 25th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.4 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikita Nesterenko's GAR this season?
Nikita Nesterenko has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 25th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nikita Nesterenko have this season?
Nikita Nesterenko has 1 goals and 8 assists for 9 points in 29 games this season.
Is Nikita Nesterenko a good center?
Nikita Nesterenko ranks in the 25th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.