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 14.0 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% | 24.5 | 0.5 | 14.0 | 2.51 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.9 | -0.8 | +1.5 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 84th, GAR 89th, WAR 89th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 14.0 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 17 | 41 | 58 | 11.1 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Eklund has been worth 14.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 89th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.0 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 14.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players.
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 89th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.0) in the 2025-26 season.