Shayne Gostisbehere — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Shayne Gostisbehere is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Shayne Gostisbehere has 12 points (2 goals, 10 assists) in 17 games, a 59-point pace over 84 games. He is 6th on the Carolina Hurricanes and is 88th in the NHL in scoring. 6 of the 12 came at even strength and 6 on the power play. He is averaging 17:43 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Shayne Gostisbehere, a veteran defenseman, provides high offensive impact despite playing third-pair or depth minutes. A third-round pick, he produces points at a high rate, consistently getting to dangerous scoring areas and shooting from everywhere on the ice.
His game is defined by his ability to generate offense. He remains a significant contributor on the backend, relied upon to create scoring chances whenever he is on the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 183 lb |
| Born | April 20, 1993 (age 33) in Pembroke Pines, United States |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 78 — PHI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2 | 10 | 12 | +12 | 4 | 29 | 6.9% | 17:43 | 73.0% | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 0.50 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | +0.0 | +1.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 87th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Power Play | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 10 | 12 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:43 | 29 | 6.9% | 6 | 4 | 0.71 | 2.1 | 0.44 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2.8 |
| 2025-26 | 55 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 11.0 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 11.0 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 10.3 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 6.0 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 7.2 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4.5 |
| 2019-20 | 42 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1.9 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 4.3 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 13 | 52 | 65 | 14.2 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 7 | 32 | 39 | 8.5 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 17 | 29 | 46 | 10.4 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Shayne Gostisbehere has been worth 2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.7 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.2 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 2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's WAR this season?
Shayne Gostisbehere has been worth about 0.5 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 Shayne Gostisbehere have this season?
Shayne Gostisbehere has 2 goals and 10 assists for 12 points in 17 games this season.
Is Shayne Gostisbehere a good defenseman?
Shayne Gostisbehere ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (2.8) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Shayne Gostisbehere has accumulated 92.1 career GAR and 474 points.
How tall is Shayne Gostisbehere, and how much does he weigh?
Shayne Gostisbehere is 5'11" tall and weighs 183 lb. Born April 20, 1993 (age 33) in Pembroke Pines, United States.
How does Shayne Gostisbehere score across situations in 2026-27?
Shayne Gostisbehere has 6 even-strength points, 6 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Shayne Gostisbehere's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Shayne Gostisbehere has scored on 6.9% of 29 shots in 2026-27.