William Eklund — Stats & Advanced Analytics
William Eklund is an NHL left wing for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season William Eklund has 15 goals, 38 assists and 53 points in 78 games, worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
William Eklund is enjoying a breakout season, currently posting a career-high 12.5 GAR in 2025-26. The 23-year-old left winger has quickly developed into a key offensive contributor, accumulating 163 points in 252 career games over five seasons.
This year, Eklund has tallied 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points in 78 games, solidifying his role as a top-six forward. Notably, his game also includes a strong defensive component, with even-strength defense contributing +3 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 7 — SJS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 15 | 38 | 53 | -30 | 32 | 176 | 8.5% | 18:32 | 55.7% | 22.2 | 0.5 | 9.4 | 1.68 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.3 | +0.9 | +1.5 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 84th, GAR 81th, WAR 81th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 9.4 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 17 | 41 | 58 | 7.2 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Eklund has been worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 81st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.4 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 William Eklund's GAR this season?
William Eklund has been worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players.
What is William Eklund's WAR this season?
William Eklund has been worth about 1.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does William Eklund have this season?
William Eklund has 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points in 78 games this season.
Is William Eklund a good left wing?
William Eklund ranks in the 81st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is William Eklund's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, William Eklund has accumulated 16.8 career GAR and 163 points.
When was William Eklund drafted?
William Eklund was drafted in 2021 — Round 1, Pick 7 — SJS.