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 -5.3 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 49.1% | 6.0 | 0.2 | -5.3 | -0.96 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +4.9 | -0.1 | -1.9 |
League percentile rank: points 46th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 2 | 20 | 22 | -5.3 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 4 | 18 | 22 | -6.6 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 3.7 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 5.4 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -2.6 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 70 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0.4 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -2.7 |
| 2016-17 | 56 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -3.3 |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2014-15 | 60 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -2.8 |
| 2013-14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikita Zadorov has been worth -5.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.9).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.4 in 2021-22.
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 -5.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th 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 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.3) in the 2025-26 season.