Noah Dobson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Dobson is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Noah Dobson has 12 goals, 35 assists and 47 points in 80 games, worth 6.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An offense-first blueliner, Noah Dobson has demonstrated significant impact, achieving a peak GAR of 11.8 in 2023-24. In his seven seasons, the 26-year-old defenseman has amassed 277 career points, with 62 goals and 215 assists, in 468 games.
This season, Dobson continues to be a key offensive contributor, tallying 47 points in 80 games and a 5.4 GAR. His primary value is derived from his even-strength offense, where he provides a strong +4.5 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 12 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 12 | 35 | 47 | +5 | 34 | 158 | 7.6% | 22:29 | 48.1% | 10.2 | 0.5 | 6.7 | 1.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.2 | -0.8 | +0.5 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 90th, WAR 90th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 12 | 35 | 47 | 6.7 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 10 | 60 | 70 | 12.1 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 8.0 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 10.6 |
| 2020-21 | 46 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3.6 |
| 2019-20 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Noah Dobson has been worth 6.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.1 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 6.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
What is Noah Dobson's WAR this season?
Noah Dobson has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Dobson have this season?
Noah Dobson has 12 goals and 35 assists for 47 points in 80 games this season.
Is Noah Dobson a good defenseman?
Noah Dobson ranks in the 90th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Noah Dobson's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Dobson has accumulated 50.4 career GAR and 277 points.
When was Noah Dobson drafted?
Noah Dobson was drafted in 2018 — Round 1, Pick 12 — NYI.