Noah Dobson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Dobson is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Noah Dobson has 6 points (0 goals, 6 assists) in 15 games, a 34-point pace over 84 games. He is 8th on the Montréal Canadiens in scoring. 5 of the 6 came at even strength and 1 on the power play. He is averaging 20:58 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A high-impact defenseman, Noah Dobson was a first-round pick, selected twelfth overall, now in his prime. He contributes significantly to his team's play, often logging second-pair minutes.
Dobson is an effective penalty killer who gets in front of shots and produces points at a high rate by shooting from everywhere on the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Born | January 7, 2000 (age 26) in Summerside, Canada |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 12 — NYI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 12 | 33 | 0.0% | 20:58 | 53.1% | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | -0.1 | +0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:58 | 33 | 0.0% | 3 | 3 | 0.40 | 2.5 | -0.11 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 80 | 12 | 35 | 47 | 6.0 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 8.2 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 60 | 70 | 10.5 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 8.4 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 10.2 |
| 2020-21 | 46 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Noah Dobson has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.5 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 Noah Dobson's GAR this season?
Noah Dobson has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Dobson's WAR this season?
Noah Dobson has been worth about 0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Dobson have this season?
Noah Dobson has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 15 games this season.
Is Noah Dobson a good defenseman?
Noah Dobson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Dobson's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Dobson has accumulated 48.4 career GAR and 283 points.
How tall is Noah Dobson, and how much does he weigh?
Noah Dobson is 6'4" tall and weighs 200 lb. Born January 7, 2000 (age 26) in Summerside, Canada.
How does Noah Dobson score across situations in 2026-27?
Noah Dobson has 5 even-strength points, 1 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Noah Dobson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Noah Dobson has scored on 0.0% of 33 shots in 2026-27.