Nikita Zadorov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nikita Zadorov is an NHL defenseman for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Nikita Zadorov has 2 goals, 20 assists and 22 points in 81 games, worth 5.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman known for his imposing 6'7", 255-pound frame, Nikita Zadorov has logged 804 career games over 13 seasons. While he has accumulated 190 points (53 goals, 137 assists) over his extensive career, his primary role has always been on the defensive side of the puck.
Zadorov delivered his peak performance with a 6.9 GAR just a few seasons ago, but his current season shows a significant downturn, marked by a -5.8 GAR across 81 games. Despite this, he still contributes positively to even-strength defense, where he posted a +0.3 GAR, indicating he can still be effective in his own zone even as his overall impact has waned.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 255 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 16 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 2 | 20 | 22 | +19 | 152 | 107 | 1.9% | 20:53 | 44.4% | 5.4 | 0.2 | 5.9 | -0.97 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +4.3 | -0.1 | -1.0 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 6th, WAR 6th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 5.9 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -4.6 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 20.8 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 13.6 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5.6 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 2018-19 | 70 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4.0 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 4.9 |
| 2016-17 | 56 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -1.2 |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2.8 |
| 2014-15 | 60 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -7.5 |
| 2013-14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikita Zadorov has been worth 5.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 6th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.8 in 2022-23.
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 Zadorov's GAR this season?
Nikita Zadorov has been worth 5.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 6th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nikita Zadorov have this season?
Nikita Zadorov has 2 goals and 20 assists for 22 points in 81 games this season.
Is Nikita Zadorov a good defenseman?
Nikita Zadorov ranks in the 6th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.9) in the 2025-26 season.