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, 49 assists and 79 points in 65 games, worth 16.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
William Nylander stands out as an elite offensive winger, consistently delivering high-end production over his 11-season career. He hit a career-best 24.5 GAR in the 2022-23 season, underscoring his impact as a primary scoring threat. With 292 goals and 399 assists, he has amassed 691 points in 750 career games.
Currently, Nylander remains a dominant force, tallying 30 goals and 49 assists for 79 points through 65 games, contributing a robust 17.1 GAR. His significant value is primarily derived from his strong even-strength offense, where he consistently drives play and generates scoring chances.
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 | 49 | 79 | -14 | 16 | 156 | 19.2% | 19:25 | 52.8% | 21.5 | 0.8 | 16.8 | 3.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13.5 | -1.1 | +3.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 96th, WAR 96th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 30 | 49 | 79 | 16.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 45 | 39 | 84 | 19.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 40 | 58 | 98 | 19.9 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 40 | 47 | 87 | 22.9 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 17.5 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 10.1 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 31 | 28 | 59 | 15.1 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 4.6 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 20 | 41 | 61 | 11.7 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 12.8 |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season William Nylander has been worth 16.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 96th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+13.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 22.9 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 16.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 96th percentile of NHL players.
What is William Nylander's WAR this season?
William Nylander has been worth about 3.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 96th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does William Nylander have this season?
William Nylander has 30 goals and 49 assists for 79 points in 65 games this season.
Is William Nylander a good right wing?
William Nylander ranks in the 96th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (16.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is William Nylander's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, William Nylander has accumulated 153.6 career GAR and 691 points.
When was William Nylander drafted?
William Nylander was drafted in 2014 — Round 1, Pick 8 — TOR.