Oskar Bäck — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Oskar Bäck is an NHL center for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Oskar Bäck has 5 goals, 7 assists and 12 points in 72 games, worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Oskar Bäck is a defensive-minded center for the Dallas Stars who has struggled to maintain a consistent impact through his two professional seasons. While his even-strength defense has provided a positive contribution of +1.7 GAR, his overall play has trended negatively, culminating in a -4.4 GAR in his current 72-game campaign.
After a peak GAR of 1.9 in his debut year, Bäck's offensive output has remained low, with just 12 points registered this season. The 26-year-old's primary value lies in his defensive zone play, but his overall game has yet to round into a reliable bottom-six role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 3, Pick 75 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 5 | 7 | 12 | +10 | 10 | 42 | 11.9% | 12:22 | 42.0% | 6.5 | 0.2 | -2.8 | -0.50 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.0 | +1.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 3th, WAR 3th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -2.8 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Oskar Bäck has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 3rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-3).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oskar Bäck's GAR this season?
Oskar Bäck has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Oskar Bäck's WAR this season?
Oskar Bäck has been worth about -0.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 3rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Oskar Bäck have this season?
Oskar Bäck has 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points in 72 games this season.
Is Oskar Bäck a good center?
Oskar Bäck ranks in the 3rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Oskar Bäck's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Oskar Bäck has accumulated -2.2 career GAR and 28 points.
When was Oskar Bäck drafted?
Oskar Bäck was drafted in 2018 — Round 3, Pick 75 — DAL.