William Karlsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
William Karlsson is an NHL center for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season William Karlsson has 4 goals, 3 assists and 7 points in 14 games, worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran center with 12 seasons under his belt, William Karlsson has carved out a long career marked by significant offensive peaks. He achieved a career-high 17.8 GAR in the 2017-18 season, showcasing his ability to be a top-tier contributor. Over 752 career games, he has accumulated 183 goals and 270 assists.
Now at 33, Karlsson continues to provide value, particularly through his defensive play. In his current season, he has registered 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 14 games, contributing a 1.0 GAR, largely driven by his positive impact in even-strength defense.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 53 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 30 | 13.3% | 15:09 | 49.9% | 3.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +1.0 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 6.8 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 18.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 12.0 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 3.9 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 7.0 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 3.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | -2.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 43 | 35 | 78 | 9.2 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 3.4 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 8.2 |
| 2014-15 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Karlsson has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.4 in 2023-24.
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 Karlsson's GAR this season?
William Karlsson has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does William Karlsson have this season?
William Karlsson has 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 14 games this season.
Is William Karlsson a good center?
William Karlsson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.4) in the 2025-26 season.