Oskar Sundqvist — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Oskar Sundqvist is an NHL center for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Oskar Sundqvist has 5 goals, 12 assists and 17 points in 52 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in the St. Louis Blues lineup, Oskar Sundqvist brings a defensive-first approach to the center position. Now in his eleventh professional season, the 32-year-old has consistently provided strong even-strength defense, contributing +2.8 GAR in that area this season.
While his peak GAR of 6.6 came earlier in his career, Sundqvist continues to be a reliable, if not high-scoring, contributor, posting 17 points in 52 games this season for an overall GAR of 0.8. His 545 career games highlight his longevity and established role as a defensive specialist.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 81 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -18 | 26 | 37 | 13.5% | 12:58 | 37.2% | 4.2 | 0.2 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.1 | +1.1 | -0.2 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 67 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 59 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 1.2 |
| 2020-21 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 4.8 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 4.9 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 2016-17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.0 |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Oskar Sundqvist has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.9 in 2018-19.
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 Sundqvist's GAR this season?
Oskar Sundqvist has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
What is Oskar Sundqvist's WAR this season?
Oskar Sundqvist has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Oskar Sundqvist have this season?
Oskar Sundqvist has 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points in 52 games this season.
Is Oskar Sundqvist a good center?
Oskar Sundqvist ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Oskar Sundqvist's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Oskar Sundqvist has accumulated 8.6 career GAR and 181 points.
When was Oskar Sundqvist drafted?
Oskar Sundqvist was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 81 — PIT.