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 -3.1 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% | 10.2 | 0.2 | -3.1 | -0.56 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.9 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 10th, WAR 10th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -3.1 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 8 | 35 | 43 | 3.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 6.7 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 7.4 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 27 | 24 | 51 | 9.8 |
| 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 -3.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 10th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.9).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.8 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 -3.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players.
What is Phillip Danault's WAR this season?
Phillip Danault has been worth about -0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 10th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 10th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Phillip Danault's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Phillip Danault has accumulated 48.8 career GAR and 411 points.
When was Phillip Danault drafted?
Phillip Danault was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 26 — CHI.