Tyler Kleven — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tyler Kleven is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Tyler Kleven has 3 goals, 15 assists and 18 points in 70 games, worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tyler Kleven is a young defenseman making a significant impact in his fourth NHL season. He has played 166 career games, contributing 7 goals and 24 assists for 31 points.
This season, he has been a highly valuable player with a 3.2 GAR over 70 games, driven entirely by his exceptional even-strength defensive play, which accounts for +3.2 GAR. He also added 3 goals and 15 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 2, Pick 44 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 3 | 15 | 18 | +2 | 53 | 90 | 3.3% | 17:21 | 50.8% | 3.7 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 0.36 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.2 | +1.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 65th, WAR 65th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tyler Kleven has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 65th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.0 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 Tyler Kleven's GAR this season?
Tyler Kleven has been worth 2.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 65th percentile of NHL players.
What is Tyler Kleven's WAR this season?
Tyler Kleven has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 65th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Tyler Kleven have this season?
Tyler Kleven has 3 goals and 15 assists for 18 points in 70 games this season.
Is Tyler Kleven a good defenseman?
Tyler Kleven ranks in the 65th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Tyler Kleven's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tyler Kleven has accumulated 1.5 career GAR and 31 points.
When was Tyler Kleven drafted?
Tyler Kleven was drafted in 2020 — Round 2, Pick 44 — OTT.