Oliver Bjorkstrand — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Oliver Bjorkstrand is an NHL right wing for the New York Rangers. In the 2025-26 season Oliver Bjorkstrand has 12 goals, 20 assists and 32 points in 80 games, worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Oliver Bjorkstrand completed his 11th NHL season, playing a full 80-game schedule and adding 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points. While his 3.8 GAR indicates a solid overall contribution, it marks a decline from his career peak of 13.4 GAR in 2019-20.
Bjorkstrand's current value is heavily driven by his strong even-strength defensive play, which accounted for a significant +2.7 GAR. The 31-year-old right winger continues to be a reliable two-way forward, adapting his game to provide defensive stability alongside his offensive output.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 175 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 3, Pick 89 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 12 | 20 | 32 | -14 | 16 | 130 | 9.2% | 13:38 | 59.8% | 19.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +0.7 | +0.7 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 43th, WAR 43th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 6.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 13.0 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 6.9 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 9.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 9.8 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 21 | 15 | 36 | 13.4 |
| 2018-19 | 77 | 23 | 13 | 36 | 11.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 9.5 |
| 2016-17 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3.8 |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Oliver Bjorkstrand has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 43rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.4 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Bjorkstrand's GAR this season?
Oliver Bjorkstrand has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Oliver Bjorkstrand's WAR this season?
Oliver Bjorkstrand has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Oliver Bjorkstrand have this season?
Oliver Bjorkstrand has 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 80 games this season.
Is Oliver Bjorkstrand a good right wing?
Oliver Bjorkstrand ranks in the 43rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Oliver Bjorkstrand's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Oliver Bjorkstrand has accumulated 88.0 career GAR and 416 points.
When was Oliver Bjorkstrand drafted?
Oliver Bjorkstrand was drafted in 2013 — Round 3, Pick 89 — CBJ.