Vincent Desharnais — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Vincent Desharnais is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Vincent Desharnais has 1 goals, 6 assists and 7 points in 53 games, worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Vincent Desharnais is a towering 6'7" defenseman whose primary value lies in his even-strength defensive play, contributing +3.5 GAR in that specific area. Over his four seasons, he has established himself as a physical presence on the blueline, with a career-high 2.8 GAR in 2023-24.
Despite his defensive contributions, Desharnais' overall impact this season stands at -4.3 GAR through 53 games, where he has recorded 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points. His career offensive output remains limited, with 2 goals and 24 assists across 218 career appearances.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 7, Pick 183 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 68 | 34 | 2.9% | 18:11 | 39.1% | 1.1 | 0.1 | -4.7 | -0.84 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | +1.0 | -0.0 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 1th, WAR 1th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -4.7 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2.8 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 1 | 10 | 11 | -2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Vincent Desharnais has been worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.5).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -1.0 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vincent Desharnais's GAR this season?
Vincent Desharnais has been worth -4.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
What is Vincent Desharnais's WAR this season?
Vincent Desharnais has been worth about -0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Vincent Desharnais have this season?
Vincent Desharnais has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 53 games this season.
Is Vincent Desharnais a good defenseman?
Vincent Desharnais ranks in the 1st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Vincent Desharnais's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Vincent Desharnais has accumulated -11.2 career GAR and 26 points.
When was Vincent Desharnais drafted?
Vincent Desharnais was drafted in 2016 — Round 7, Pick 183 — EDM.