William Carrier — Stats & Advanced Analytics
William Carrier is an NHL left wing for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season William Carrier has 7 goals, 11 assists and 18 points in 70 games, worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
William Carrier is a veteran left winger, now in his tenth NHL season, having played 526 career games. He has carved out a role as a reliable bottom-six forward, contributing 136 career points, with his most impactful season yielding a peak GAR of 8.0 in 2022-23.
Currently, the 31-year-old has 7 goals and 11 assists for 18 points in 70 games, translating to a strong 5.5 GAR. His primary value driver is even-strength offense, where he contributes a significant +3.4 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 214 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 2, Pick 57 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 7 | 11 | 18 | +5 | 18 | 80 | 8.8% | 10:45 | 60.7% | 10.2 | 0.3 | 5.4 | 0.97 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.2 | +3.8 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 40th, GAR 64th, WAR 64th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 5.4 |
| 2024-25 | 43 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 5.0 |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 16 | 9 | 25 | 8.4 |
| 2021-22 | 63 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 5.1 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 3.4 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Carrier has been worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.4 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 William Carrier's GAR this season?
William Carrier has been worth 5.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does William Carrier have this season?
William Carrier has 7 goals and 11 assists for 18 points in 70 games this season.
Is William Carrier a good left wing?
William Carrier ranks in the 64th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (5.4) in the 2025-26 season.