Rasmus Sandin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Sandin is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Sandin has 5 goals, 24 assists and 29 points in 73 games, worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rasmus Sandin is a steady defenseman for the Washington Capitals, having played 382 career games over seven seasons. The 26-year-old contributes consistently from the blue line, recording 29 points from 5 goals and 24 assists in 73 games this season, with a 3.5 GAR.
His most impactful contributions come from his even-strength defensive play, where he adds +1.3 GAR. While his peak GAR was a higher 9.4 in a recent season, Sandin remains a reliable presence focused on his defensive responsibilities.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 1, Pick 29 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 5 | 24 | 29 | +4 | 12 | 90 | 5.6% | 19:12 | 46.7% | 4.6 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 0.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | +6.0 | -0.3 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 57th, GAR 70th, WAR 70th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 4.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 7.1 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 3 | 20 | 23 | -2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 8.3 |
| 2021-22 | 51 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 10.3 |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Sandin has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 70th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.3 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 Rasmus Sandin's GAR this season?
Rasmus Sandin has been worth 4.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 70th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Rasmus Sandin have this season?
Rasmus Sandin has 5 goals and 24 assists for 29 points in 73 games this season.
Is Rasmus Sandin a good defenseman?
Rasmus Sandin ranks in the 70th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.2) in the 2025-26 season.