Sebastian Aho — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sebastian Aho is an NHL center for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Sebastian Aho has 27 goals, 53 assists and 80 points in 79 games, worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Sebastian Aho has established himself as a consistent offensive force over his 10-season career, currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old center has amassed 711 points across 756 career games, including a strong 80 points (27 goals, 53 assists) in 79 games this past season.
His overall impact this season registers at a robust 11.4 GAR, demonstrating his continued high-level play. Aho's game is primarily driven by his exceptional even-strength offense, which accounts for +5.5 GAR, making him a key contributor to his team's scoring at five-on-five. While his peak impact reached 16.8 GAR in 2018-19, he remains a top-tier offensive presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 189 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 2, Pick 35 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 27 | 53 | 80 | +11 | 46 | 195 | 13.8% | 19:37 | 64.1% | 31.7 | 0.6 | 8.8 | 2.40 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | +6.8 | +4.2 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 97th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 27 | 53 | 80 | 8.8 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 29 | 45 | 74 | 13.2 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 36 | 53 | 89 | 6.6 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 36 | 31 | 67 | 12.4 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 37 | 44 | 81 | 9.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 38 | 28 | 66 | 4.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 30 | 53 | 83 | 6.7 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 2.6 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 24 | 25 | 49 | 6.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sebastian Aho has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+6.8 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.5).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.2 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sebastian Aho's GAR this season?
Sebastian Aho has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Sebastian Aho have this season?
Sebastian Aho has 27 goals and 53 assists for 80 points in 79 games this season.
Is Sebastian Aho a good center?
Sebastian Aho ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.8) in the 2025-26 season.