Tage Thompson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tage Thompson is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Tage Thompson has 40 goals, 41 assists and 81 points in 81 games, worth 21.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tage Thompson is an elite offensive center, enjoying a career-best season for the Buffalo Sabres in his ninth professional year. In 81 games, he has tallied 40 goals and 41 assists for 81 points, contributing an impressive 27.1 GAR, which also marks his career peak.
Beyond his significant scoring, Thompson also provides strong two-way play, with his even-strength defense contributing +3.3 GAR. This well-rounded performance solidifies his role as a high-impact player.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 26 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 40 | 41 | 81 | -6 | 35 | 272 | 14.7% | 19:15 | 57.3% | 31.2 | 0.8 | 21.2 | 3.80 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +15.1 | +0.7 | +2.6 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 97th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 40 | 41 | 81 | 21.2 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 44 | 28 | 72 | 18.3 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 29 | 27 | 56 | 11.1 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 47 | 47 | 94 | 19.5 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 38 | 30 | 68 | 11.8 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.0 |
| 2018-19 | 65 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -2.6 |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -1.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tage Thompson has been worth 21.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+15.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 21.2 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tage Thompson's GAR this season?
Tage Thompson has been worth 21.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
What is Tage Thompson's WAR this season?
Tage Thompson has been worth about 3.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Tage Thompson have this season?
Tage Thompson has 40 goals and 41 assists for 81 points in 81 games this season.
Is Tage Thompson a good center?
Tage Thompson ranks in the 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (21.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Tage Thompson's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tage Thompson has accumulated 76.7 career GAR and 406 points.
When was Tage Thompson drafted?
Tage Thompson was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 26 — STL.