Scott Laughton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Scott Laughton is an NHL center for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Scott Laughton has 13 goals, 7 assists and 20 points in 64 games, worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran center with 13 seasons under his belt, Scott Laughton has accumulated 289 points across 745 career games. While he posted a solid 4.0 GAR during his peak in 2018-19, his current season with the Kings has seen a significant downturn in overall impact.
Through 64 games, Laughton has recorded 20 points, but carries a -2.1 GAR. His even-strength offense has been a liability this season, contributing negatively to his overall value.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 20 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 13 | 7 | 20 | -5 | 31 | 95 | 15.1% | 13:40 | 34.6% | 10.1 | 0.3 | 3.0 | -0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +3.0 | +0.2 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 12th, WAR 12th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 64 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 3.0 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 13 | 18 | 31 | -0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 13 | 26 | 39 | -0.7 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 11.7 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 10.2 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 8.9 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 2.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 12.7 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 11.5 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -5.5 |
| 2014-15 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2.5 |
| 2012-13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Scott Laughton has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 12th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.7 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 Scott Laughton's GAR this season?
Scott Laughton has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Scott Laughton have this season?
Scott Laughton has 13 goals and 7 assists for 20 points in 64 games this season.
Is Scott Laughton a good center?
Scott Laughton ranks in the 12th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.0) in the 2025-26 season.