Vincent Desharnais — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Vincent Desharnais is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Vincent Desharnais has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) in 9 games, a 28-point pace over 84 games. He is 17th on the Washington Capitals in scoring. All 3 came at even strength. He is averaging 19:25 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Playing a physical, hitting game and effectively killing penalties, Vincent Desharnais is a defenseman in his prime. He provides limited impact in a third-pair or depth role, consistently suppressing chances at even strength.
However, Desharnais seldom generates quality chances and rarely shoots, contributing little offence from his position.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'7" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Born | May 29, 1996 (age 30) in Laval, Canada |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 7, Pick 183 — EDM |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +9 | 11 | 3 | 0.0% | 19:25 | 36.7% | 0.1 | 0.5 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:25 | 3 | 0.0% | 2 | 1 | 0.33 | 0.1 | 0.23 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.3 |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -5.4 |
| 2024-25 | 51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 1 | 10 | 11 | -2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Vincent Desharnais has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.3 in 2026-27.
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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Vincent Desharnais's WAR this season?
Vincent Desharnais has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Vincent Desharnais have this season?
Vincent Desharnais has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 9 games this season.
Is Vincent Desharnais a good defenseman?
Vincent Desharnais ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Vincent Desharnais's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Vincent Desharnais has accumulated -12.1 career GAR and 29 points.
How tall is Vincent Desharnais, and how much does he weigh?
Vincent Desharnais is 6'7" tall and weighs 225 lb. Born May 29, 1996 (age 30) in Laval, Canada.
How does Vincent Desharnais score across situations in 2026-27?
Vincent Desharnais has 3 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Vincent Desharnais's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Vincent Desharnais has scored on 0.0% of 3 shots in 2026-27.