Phillip Danault — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Phillip Danault is an NHL center for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Phillip Danault has 6 goals, 11 assists and 17 points in 75 games, worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran center at 33, Phillip Danault is currently experiencing a challenging season, registering a -5.6 GAR through 75 games. This marks a significant drop from his peak 10.7 GAR in 2021-22, with his current offensive production standing at 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points, well below his career pace of 411 points over 786 games.
Despite the overall negative impact, his primary positive contribution this season stems from even-strength offense, which accounts for +4.3 GAR. This suggests that while other areas of his game have struggled, his ability to drive play offensively at even strength remains his most valuable asset.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 26 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -3 | 26 | 91 | 12.2% | 15:04 | 42.5% | 10.3 | 0.2 | -5.1 | -0.92 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.2 | +1.5 | -0.4 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -5.1 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 8 | 35 | 43 | 2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 7.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 8.2 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 27 | 24 | 51 | 11.6 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 0.5 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 3.9 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 12 | 41 | 53 | 7.3 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 2.8 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 8.9 |
| 2015-16 | 51 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.6 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Phillip Danault has been worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.6 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillip Danault's GAR this season?
Phillip Danault has been worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Phillip Danault have this season?
Phillip Danault has 6 goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 75 games this season.
Is Phillip Danault a good center?
Phillip Danault ranks in the 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.1) in the 2025-26 season.