Scott Laughton — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Scott Laughton is an NHL center for the Los Angeles Kings.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Scott Laughton has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 13 games, a 32-point pace over 84 games. He is 6th on the Los Angeles Kings in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 14:37 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Scott Laughton is a veteran center who plays third-line minutes. He provides a modest contribution for his position, offering a reliable presence and experience to the forward group.
He consistently plays a physical, hitting game and is willing to get in front of shots, contributing defensively in a shutdown role for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | May 30, 1994 (age 32) in Oakville, Canada |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 20 — PHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +0 | 13 | 18 | 11.1% | 14:37 | 38.5% | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:37 | 18 | 11.1% | 3 | 0 | 0.38 | 1.9 | 0.05 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.1 |
| 2025-26 | 64 | 13 | 7 | 20 | -0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 49 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 3.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 2.6 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 1.7 |
| 2014-15 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -0.4 |
| 2012-13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Scott Laughton has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.7 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.6 in 2019-20.
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 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Scott Laughton's WAR this season?
Scott Laughton 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 Scott Laughton have this season?
Scott Laughton has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 13 games this season.
Is Scott Laughton a good center?
Scott Laughton ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Scott Laughton's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Scott Laughton has accumulated 15.6 career GAR and 294 points.
How tall is Scott Laughton, and how much does he weigh?
Scott Laughton is 6'1" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born May 30, 1994 (age 32) in Oakville, Canada.
How does Scott Laughton score across situations in 2026-27?
Scott Laughton has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Scott Laughton's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Scott Laughton has scored on 11.1% of 18 shots in 2026-27.