Nils Lundkvist — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nils Lundkvist is an NHL defenseman for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Nils Lundkvist has 3 goals, 8 assists and 11 points in 52 games, worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nils Lundkvist, a 25-year-old defenseman, is currently having his most impactful season with a 2.9 GAR, contributing 11 points through 52 games. Over five seasons, he has played 235 career games, tallying 55 points from 12 goals and 43 assists.
His primary value stems from his even-strength defense, where he contributes +0.9 GAR. This indicates he is a defensive-minded blueliner, providing steady play on the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 28 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 3 | 8 | 11 | +12 | 16 | 46 | 6.5% | 16:29 | 50.7% | 2.1 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 0.36 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.6 | +5.7 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 66th, WAR 66th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 3.2 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4.6 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nils Lundkvist has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 66th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.6 in 2022-23.
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 Lundkvist's GAR this season?
Nils Lundkvist has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 66th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nils Lundkvist have this season?
Nils Lundkvist has 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points in 52 games this season.
Is Nils Lundkvist a good defenseman?
Nils Lundkvist ranks in the 66th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.0) in the 2025-26 season.