Ross Colton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ross Colton is an NHL center for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Ross Colton has 9 goals, 15 assists and 24 points in 73 games, worth 8.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ross Colton is a reliable center who has carved out a role as a middle-six contributor over six NHL seasons. The 29-year-old has played 404 career games, accumulating 89 goals and 87 assists for 176 points.
He achieved a peak GAR of 11.3 in 2021-22, demonstrating his ability to be a significant asset. This season, Colton continues to drive offense, with his even-strength offense contributing a strong +7.6 GAR to his current 6.6 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 4, Pick 118 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 9 | 15 | 24 | +9 | 13 | 153 | 5.9% | 12:31 | 61.9% | 17.9 | 0.3 | 8.4 | 1.50 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.7 | +4.3 | -0.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 49th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 8.4 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 6.4 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 8.8 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 7.5 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 22 | 17 | 39 | 12.1 |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ross Colton has been worth 8.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.1 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 Ross Colton's GAR this season?
Ross Colton has been worth 8.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ross Colton have this season?
Ross Colton has 9 goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 73 games this season.
Is Ross Colton a good center?
Ross Colton ranks in the 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.4) in the 2025-26 season.