Noah Hanifin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Hanifin is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Noah Hanifin has 3 goals, 25 assists and 28 points in 71 games, worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Currently in his 11th season, Noah Hanifin is performing at an elite level, achieving a peak GAR of 10.5. The 29-year-old defenseman has established himself as a significant offensive force, recording 353 points, including 75 goals and 278 assists, across 829 career games.
His 8.2 GAR this season is overwhelmingly propelled by his even-strength offense, where he contributes an exceptional +13.1 GAR. Hanifin consistently drives play from the blueline, making him a top-tier offensive defenseman.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 3 | 25 | 28 | +0 | 14 | 135 | 2.2% | 22:36 | 50.8% | 5.7 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 0.82 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.3 | +1.8 | +1.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 55th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 9.9 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 4.3 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 3.7 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 10 | 38 | 48 | 7.7 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 4.9 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 10.0 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 4.0 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Noah Hanifin has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.0 in 2017-18.
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 Hanifin's GAR this season?
Noah Hanifin has been worth 4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
What is Noah Hanifin's WAR this season?
Noah Hanifin has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Hanifin have this season?
Noah Hanifin has 3 goals and 25 assists for 28 points in 71 games this season.
Is Noah Hanifin a good defenseman?
Noah Hanifin ranks in the 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Noah Hanifin's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Hanifin has accumulated 55.8 career GAR and 353 points.
When was Noah Hanifin drafted?
Noah Hanifin was drafted in 2015 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CAR.