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 -3.4 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 | 49.5% | 3.7 | 0.1 | -3.4 | -0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | +0.7 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 10th, WAR 10th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2.0 |
| 2021-22 | 60 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -4.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 13 | 14 | 27 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nils Hoglander has been worth -3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.9 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 Nils Hoglander's GAR this season?
Nils Hoglander has been worth -3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
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 10th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.4) in the 2025-26 season.