Niko Mikkola — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Niko Mikkola is an NHL defenseman for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Niko Mikkola has 3 goals, 8 assists and 11 points in 68 games, worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 204 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 5, Pick 127 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -1 | 47 | 68 | 4.4% | 20:21 | 51.0% | 4.2 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | +4.1 | -0.1 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 39th, WAR 39th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 3.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 2.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -5.9 |
| 2021-22 | 54 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1.8 |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Niko Mikkola has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 39th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.2 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 Niko Mikkola's GAR this season?
Niko Mikkola has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 39th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Niko Mikkola have this season?
Niko Mikkola has 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points in 68 games this season.
Is Niko Mikkola a good defenseman?
Niko Mikkola ranks in the 39th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2025-26 season.