Parker Kelly — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Parker Kelly is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Parker Kelly has 21 goals, 14 assists and 35 points in 82 games, worth 14.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Parker Kelly, an undrafted center, is having a career year for the Avalanche, establishing himself as a reliable defensive presence and a key bottom-six contributor. In 82 games, the 27-year-old has posted 21 goals and 35 points, contributing a robust 7.1 GAR.
His primary value comes from his strong even-strength defensive play, which accounts for +4.4 GAR, making him highly effective in his own zone. This marks his most impactful season across six years in the league, demonstrating significant two-way improvement and consistent effort.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 21 | 14 | 35 | +18 | 30 | 104 | 20.2% | 12:42 | 51.0% | 12.8 | 0.4 | 14.7 | 0.97 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.3 | +4.0 | -0.1 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 64th, WAR 64th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 14.7 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 8 | 10 | 18 | -3.0 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5.1 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -0.2 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Parker Kelly has been worth 14.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker Kelly's GAR this season?
Parker Kelly has been worth 14.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Parker Kelly have this season?
Parker Kelly has 21 goals and 14 assists for 35 points in 82 games this season.
Is Parker Kelly a good center?
Parker Kelly ranks in the 64th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.7) in the 2025-26 season.