William Nylander — Stats & Advanced Analytics
William Nylander is an NHL right wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season William Nylander has 30 goals, 48 assists and 78 points in 65 games, worth 15.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 8 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 30 | 48 | 78 | -14 | 16 | 156 | 19.2% | 19:25 | 48.5% | 22.7 | 0.8 | 15.2 | 2.73 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13.4 | -2.6 | +2.6 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 93th, WAR 93th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 30 | 48 | 78 | 15.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 45 | 39 | 84 | 19.0 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 40 | 58 | 98 | 23.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 40 | 47 | 87 | 25.5 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 20.1 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 10.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 15.9 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 3.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 20 | 41 | 61 | 10.3 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 10.7 |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Nylander has been worth 15.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 93rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+13.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.6).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 25.5 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 Nylander's GAR this season?
William Nylander has been worth 15.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 93rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does William Nylander have this season?
William Nylander has 30 goals and 48 assists for 78 points in 65 games this season.
Is William Nylander a good right wing?
William Nylander ranks in the 93rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (15.2) in the 2025-26 season.