Ross Johnston — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ross Johnston is an NHL left wing for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Ross Johnston has 3 goals, 11 assists and 14 points in 62 games, worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted veteran, Ross Johnston has carved out a 10-season NHL career as a left wing, playing 307 games. The 32-year-old is known for his physical presence, having recorded 14 goals and 32 assists for 46 career points.
While his peak GAR was 0.6 in 2018-19, his current season shows a GAR of -1.6. Johnston's primary value driver remains his even-strength defense, contributing +0.5 GAR, indicating a defensive-minded bottom-six role.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 3 | 11 | 14 | +0 | 107 | 33 | 9.1% | 9:45 | 47.5% | 4.6 | 0.2 | -2.4 | -0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | +2.5 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 9th, WAR 9th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -2.4 |
| 2024-25 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 68 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5.8 |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.6 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1.9 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.6 |
| 2019-20 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.1 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.3 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ross Johnston has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 9th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 in 2018-19.
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 Johnston's GAR this season?
Ross Johnston has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ross Johnston have this season?
Ross Johnston has 3 goals and 11 assists for 14 points in 62 games this season.
Is Ross Johnston a good left wing?
Ross Johnston ranks in the 9th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.4) in the 2025-26 season.