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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Niko Mikkola is a large, defensive defenseman who has established himself as a reliable presence on the blueline over seven NHL seasons. Standing 6'6" and 204 pounds, the 30-year-old has played 396 career games, contributing 73 points (17 goals, 56 assists) while primarily focusing on his own end.
His peak GAR of 3.3 in the previous season highlights his ability to be an effective defensive force. This season, Mikkola's even-strength defense remains a significant asset, contributing +2.9 GAR, even as his overall GAR stands at -0.5 across 68 games, where he recorded 3 goals and 8 assists. He consistently brings a physical, shutdown element to the defense.
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 | 48.6% | 3.6 | 0.1 | -0.4 | -0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | +1.0 | -0.1 | +0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 38th, WAR 38th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -4.8 |
| 2021-22 | 54 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Niko Mikkola has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.8 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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
What is Niko Mikkola's WAR this season?
Niko Mikkola has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 38th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Niko Mikkola's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Niko Mikkola has accumulated -4.6 career GAR and 73 points.
When was Niko Mikkola drafted?
Niko Mikkola was drafted in 2015 — Round 5, Pick 127 — STL.