Nils Hoglander — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nils Hoglander is an NHL left wing for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Nils Hoglander has 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points in 38 games, worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nils Hoglander, a 25-year-old winger, demonstrated considerable potential with a peak GAR of 10.6 in 2023-24, contributing 120 points over 331 career games across six seasons. He has tallied 60 goals and 60 assists in his career.
Despite that strong previous season, his current campaign sees him with a -1.8 GAR through 38 games and just 5 points. His overall value does not stem from even-strength defense, indicating his struggles lie elsewhere this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 2, Pick 40 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 8 | 35 | 5.7% | 11:31 | 49.2% | 3.7 | 0.0 | -1.8 | -0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 7th, WAR 7th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 3.3 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 10.7 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 7.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nils Hoglander has been worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 7th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.7 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nils Hoglander's GAR this season?
Nils Hoglander has been worth -1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 7th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nils Hoglander's WAR this season?
Nils Hoglander has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 7th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nils Hoglander have this season?
Nils Hoglander has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 38 games this season.
Is Nils Hoglander a good left wing?
Nils Hoglander ranks in the 7th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nils Hoglander's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nils Hoglander has accumulated 22.6 career GAR and 120 points.
When was Nils Hoglander drafted?
Nils Hoglander was drafted in 2019 — Round 2, Pick 40 — VAN.