Philipp Kurashev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Philipp Kurashev is an NHL center for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Philipp Kurashev has 7 goals, 13 assists and 20 points in 43 games, worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Philipp Kurashev, a center now in his sixth NHL season, is experiencing his most impactful year to date. He has recorded a 2.1 GAR in 43 games, building on his peak GAR of 3.2 from last season. Kurashev has been a consistent presence, playing 360 career games and accumulating 150 points.
This season, he has contributed 7 goals and 13 assists for 20 points. His value driver includes a positive contribution from power-play offense, though his overall GAR suggests a well-rounded middle-six forward who consistently contributes to his team's offensive efforts.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 4, Pick 120 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 7 | 13 | 20 | +1 | 16 | 62 | 11.3% | 15:29 | 48.7% | 7.1 | 0.3 | -4.7 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.0 | +0.5 | -0.2 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 42th, GAR 38th, WAR 38th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 43 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -4.7 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 18 | 36 | 54 | -13.1 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 9 | 16 | 25 | -11.0 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -5.4 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 16 | -2.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Philipp Kurashev has been worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -1.2 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 Philipp Kurashev's GAR this season?
Philipp Kurashev has been worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Philipp Kurashev have this season?
Philipp Kurashev has 7 goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 43 games this season.
Is Philipp Kurashev a good center?
Philipp Kurashev ranks in the 38th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.7) in the 2025-26 season.