Tristen Nielsen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tristen Nielsen is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Tristen Nielsen has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 4 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tristen Nielsen is a young center who has just begun his NHL career. In his single season, he played 4 games, contributing 1 assist to his career total of 1 point. His peak GAR was 0.2 in this debut season.
His current GAR of 0.2 indicates a minimal but positive impact, driven entirely by his even-strength defensive play, which accounts for +0.2 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 6:18 | 57.5% | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +0.3 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tristen Nielsen has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tristen Nielsen's GAR this season?
Tristen Nielsen has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Tristen Nielsen have this season?
Tristen Nielsen has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 4 games this season.
Is Tristen Nielsen a good center?
Tristen Nielsen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.