Samuel Helenius — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Samuel Helenius is an NHL center for the Los Angeles Kings.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Samuel Helenius has 1 points (1 goals, 0 assists) in 11 games, a 8-point pace over 84 games. He is 17th on the Los Angeles Kings in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 8:17 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Samuel Helenius is a center early in his NHL career, playing fourth-line or depth minutes. He provides a modest contribution for his position, primarily through his physical, hitting game.
He also suppresses chances at even strength. However, he seldom generates quality scoring chances and rarely shoots, which limits his offensive contributions.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Born | November 26, 2002 (age 23) in Dallas, United States |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 59 — LAK |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 20 | 8 | 12.5% | 8:17 | 45.1% | 0.9 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:17 | 8 | 12.5% | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 0.9 | 0.08 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.8 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Samuel Helenius has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.8 in 2025-26.
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 -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Samuel Helenius's WAR this season?
Samuel Helenius has been worth about -0.0 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 Samuel Helenius have this season?
Samuel Helenius has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 11 games this season.
Is Samuel Helenius a good center?
Samuel Helenius ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Samuel Helenius's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Samuel Helenius has accumulated -0.3 career GAR and 17 points.
How tall is Samuel Helenius, and how much does he weigh?
Samuel Helenius is 6'6" tall and weighs 225 lb. Born November 26, 2002 (age 23) in Dallas, United States.
How does Samuel Helenius score across situations in 2026-27?
Samuel Helenius has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Samuel Helenius's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Samuel Helenius has scored on 12.5% of 8 shots in 2026-27.