Tanner Pearson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tanner Pearson is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Tanner Pearson has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 56 games, worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 30 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 7 | 8 | 15 | +9 | 27 | 52 | 14.3% | 10:53 | 45.3% | 6.3 | 0.2 | -1.4 | -0.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.5 | +2.2 | -0.1 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 19th, WAR 19th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 12 | 15 | 27 | -1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -5.8 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 4.5 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 4.8 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 6.6 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 24 | 20 | 44 | 12.8 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 10.2 |
| 2014-15 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 5.2 |
| 2013-14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tanner Pearson has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 19th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.8 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanner Pearson's GAR this season?
Tanner Pearson has been worth -1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 19th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Tanner Pearson have this season?
Tanner Pearson has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 56 games this season.
Is Tanner Pearson a good left wing?
Tanner Pearson ranks in the 19th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.4) in the 2025-26 season.