Rasmus Andersson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Andersson is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Andersson has 17 goals, 30 assists and 47 points in 81 games, worth 3.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rasmus Andersson is a reliable, veteran defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights, currently enjoying a career-best season. In his 10th year, the 29-year-old has established himself as a steady presence on the blue line, contributing 47 points from 17 goals and 30 assists in 81 games while posting a strong 6.6 GAR.
His primary value stems from his play at even strength, where he provides a significant defensive impact. Andersson's +1.4 GAR in even-strength defense highlights his ability to shut down opponents, making him a key component of his team's back end.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 2, Pick 53 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 17 | 30 | 47 | +4 | 71 | 178 | 8.9% | 24:14 | 48.3% | 15.3 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 1.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.5 | -0.6 | +1.5 | +1.4 |
League percentile rank: points 59th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 9 | 30 | 39 | -12.6 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 38 | 49 | -11.7 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 4 | 46 | 50 | -6.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -7.5 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 2.0 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Andersson has been worth 3.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.2 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 Rasmus Andersson's GAR this season?
Rasmus Andersson has been worth 3.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Rasmus Andersson have this season?
Rasmus Andersson has 17 goals and 30 assists for 47 points in 81 games this season.
Is Rasmus Andersson a good defenseman?
Rasmus Andersson ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.2) in the 2025-26 season.