Will Borgen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Will Borgen is an NHL defenseman for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Will Borgen has 5 goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 75 games, worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Will Borgen is a veteran defenseman who has played 373 career games across seven NHL seasons. While not a primary offensive contributor with 83 career points, his peak GAR of 3.4 in 2022-23 suggests a more impactful defensive presence in past seasons.
This season, the 29-year-old has recorded 15 points in 75 games, but his overall GAR stands at -3.5. Despite this, Borgen continues to provide value through his even-strength defense, contributing +1.1 GAR in that specific area.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 4, Pick 92 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +3 | 41 | 69 | 7.2% | 18:03 | 40.2% | 3.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | -0.92 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.1 | +4.3 | -0.1 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 7th, WAR 7th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 84 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -2.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 3 | 22 | 25 | -1.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.4 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Will Borgen has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 7th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.9 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 Will Borgen's GAR this season?
Will Borgen has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 7th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Will Borgen have this season?
Will Borgen has 5 goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 75 games this season.
Is Will Borgen a good defenseman?
Will Borgen ranks in the 7th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.9) in the 2025-26 season.