Shayne Gostisbehere — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Shayne Gostisbehere is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Shayne Gostisbehere has 13 goals, 37 assists and 50 points in 55 games, worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Veteran blueliner Shayne Gostisbehere continues to be an offensive force from the backend for the Hurricanes. Now 33 years old, he has amassed 13 goals and 37 assists for 50 points in 55 games this season, with his overall GAR standing at 10.2.
His primary contribution stems from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +6.9 GAR. Over 744 career games, Gostisbehere has consistently driven play and generated points.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 78 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 13 | 37 | 50 | +11 | 22 | 116 | 11.2% | 19:14 | 65.6% | 8.8 | 0.9 | 10.4 | 1.86 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.0 | -0.5 | +2.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 81th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 10.4 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 10.0 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 8.5 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 6.8 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1.8 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 13 | 52 | 65 | 14.1 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 7 | 32 | 39 | 6.8 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 17 | 29 | 46 | 9.6 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Shayne Gostisbehere has been worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.1 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's GAR this season?
Shayne Gostisbehere has been worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's WAR this season?
Shayne Gostisbehere has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Shayne Gostisbehere have this season?
Shayne Gostisbehere has 13 goals and 37 assists for 50 points in 55 games this season.
Is Shayne Gostisbehere a good defenseman?
Shayne Gostisbehere ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Shayne Gostisbehere has accumulated 79.2 career GAR and 462 points.
When was Shayne Gostisbehere drafted?
Shayne Gostisbehere was drafted in 2012 — Round 3, Pick 78 — PHI.