Noah Hanifin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Hanifin is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Noah Hanifin has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 17 games, a 30-point pace over 84 games. He is 9th on the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring. All 6 came at even strength. He is averaging 20:42 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
As a top-pair defenseman and a first-round pick, selected fifth overall, Noah Hanifin makes a high impact in his prime. He produces points at a high rate and suppresses chances at even strength.
Hanifin shoots from everywhere and consistently stays out of the penalty box, contributing to disciplined play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Born | January 25, 1997 (age 29) in Boston, United States |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 5 — CAR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 6 | 27 | 7.4% | 20:42 | 48.8% | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | +0.2 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:42 | 27 | 7.4% | 4 | 0 | 0.35 | 1.7 | 0.22 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.7 |
| 2025-26 | 71 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 4.9 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 10.1 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 7 | 31 | 38 | 4.7 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 10 | 38 | 48 | 8.0 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 3.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.9 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 5 | 28 | 33 | 4.4 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 8.2 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 4.7 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 3.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Noah Hanifin has been worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.3 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.1 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 Noah Hanifin's GAR this season?
Noah Hanifin has been worth 0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Hanifin's WAR this season?
Noah Hanifin has been worth about 0.1 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 Hanifin have this season?
Noah Hanifin has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 17 games this season.
Is Noah Hanifin a good defenseman?
Noah Hanifin ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.7) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Hanifin's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Hanifin has accumulated 59.9 career GAR and 359 points.
How tall is Noah Hanifin, and how much does he weigh?
Noah Hanifin is 6'3" tall and weighs 206 lb. Born January 25, 1997 (age 29) in Boston, United States.
How does Noah Hanifin score across situations in 2026-27?
Noah Hanifin has 6 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Noah Hanifin's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Noah Hanifin has scored on 7.4% of 27 shots in 2026-27.