Nikolaj Ehlers — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nikolaj Ehlers is an NHL left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Nikolaj Ehlers has 26 goals, 45 assists and 71 points in 82 games, worth 18.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nikolaj Ehlers is an established top-six winger, consistently delivering offense over his 11-season NHL career. The 30-year-old has amassed an impressive 591 points in 756 games, including 251 goals and 340 assists, showcasing his ability to both score and set up plays.
Ehlers is coming off a highly productive season, recording 26 goals and 45 assists for 71 points in 82 games, contributing to a strong 18.5 GAR. His primary value driver is even-strength offense, where he posted a +3.9 GAR, confirming his role as a significant offensive catalyst for his team. His peak GAR of 20.0 further underscores his elite offensive capabilities.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 168 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 9 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 26 | 45 | 71 | +8 | 14 | 207 | 12.6% | 16:36 | 66.3% | 21.4 | 0.6 | 18.7 | 3.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.1 | +2.7 | +3.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 94th, GAR 96th, WAR 96th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 26 | 45 | 71 | 18.7 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 20.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 25 | 36 | 61 | 17.4 |
| 2022-23 | 45 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 9.8 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 28 | 27 | 55 | 15.0 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 12.9 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 25 | 33 | 58 | 13.6 |
| 2018-19 | 62 | 21 | 16 | 37 | 11.8 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 29 | 31 | 60 | 13.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 25 | 39 | 64 | 13.8 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 11.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikolaj Ehlers has been worth 18.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 96th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.1 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 Nikolaj Ehlers's GAR this season?
Nikolaj Ehlers has been worth 18.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 96th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nikolaj Ehlers have this season?
Nikolaj Ehlers has 26 goals and 45 assists for 71 points in 82 games this season.
Is Nikolaj Ehlers a good left wing?
Nikolaj Ehlers ranks in the 96th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (18.7) in the 2025-26 season.