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 1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 54.2% | 3.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.7 | +0.1 | +0.1 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 6.5 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 14.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 8.1 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 2.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 8.4 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 7.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 12.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 43 | 35 | 78 | 19.0 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 2.6 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0.3 |
| 2014-15 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Karlsson has been worth 1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.7 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.0 in 2017-18.
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 1.0 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 (1.0) in the 2025-26 season.