Rasmus Andersson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Andersson is an NHL defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Rasmus Andersson has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 17 games, a 25-point pace over 84 games. He is 12th on the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 19:28 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Rasmus Andersson is a defenseman in his prime who provides a solid level of play, logging top-pair minutes. Drafted second round, pick fifty-three overall, he produces points at a high rate by shooting from everywhere and getting to dangerous scoring areas, while also getting in front of shots defensively.
He tends to avoid physical play and takes penalties often, which are his main limitations.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Born | October 27, 1996 (age 30) in Malmo, Sweden |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 2, Pick 53 — CGY |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 8 | 31 | 6.5% | 19:28 | 47.7% | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.08 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.0 | +0.0 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:28 | 31 | 6.5% | 2 | 1 | 0.29 | 2.0 | 0.16 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 81 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 4.9 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 11 | 20 | 31 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 3.1 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 8.6 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 4 | 46 | 50 | 6.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 3.1 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 4.4 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 2.5 |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Rasmus Andersson has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.6 in 2022-23.
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 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Rasmus Andersson's WAR this season?
Rasmus Andersson has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Rasmus Andersson have this season?
Rasmus Andersson has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 17 games this season.
Is Rasmus Andersson a good defenseman?
Rasmus Andersson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Rasmus Andersson's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Rasmus Andersson has accumulated 34.1 career GAR and 283 points.
How tall is Rasmus Andersson, and how much does he weigh?
Rasmus Andersson is 6'1" tall and weighs 202 lb. Born October 27, 1996 (age 30) in Malmo, Sweden.
How does Rasmus Andersson score across situations in 2026-27?
Rasmus Andersson has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Rasmus Andersson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Rasmus Andersson has scored on 6.5% of 31 shots in 2026-27.