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 1.3 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 | 48.0% | 4.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +2.5 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 40th, WAR 40th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Samuel Helenius has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 40th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 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 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 40th percentile of NHL players.
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 40th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2025-26 season.