Samuel Helenius — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Samuel Helenius is an NHL center for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Samuel Helenius has 5 goals, 4 assists and 9 points in 53 games, worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defensive-minded center, Samuel Helenius is establishing himself with the Los Angeles Kings in his second professional season. The 23-year-old has appeared in 103 career games, recording 16 points, and this season he has contributed 9 points in 53 contests.
His current 2.3 GAR, representing his career peak, is significantly influenced by his even-strength defense, which contributes +1.6. Helenius provides a strong and reliable defensive presence in the bottom-six forward group.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 59 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 50 | 38 | 13.2% | 7:59 | 47.8% | 4.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +0.5 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 35th, WAR 35th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Samuel Helenius has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 35th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.5 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Helenius's GAR this season?
Samuel Helenius has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players.
What is Samuel Helenius's WAR this season?
Samuel Helenius has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 35th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Samuel Helenius have this season?
Samuel Helenius has 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points in 53 games this season.
Is Samuel Helenius a good center?
Samuel Helenius ranks in the 35th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Samuel Helenius's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Samuel Helenius has accumulated 1.0 career GAR and 16 points.
When was Samuel Helenius drafted?
Samuel Helenius was drafted in 2021 — Round 2, Pick 59 — LAK.