Zach Werenski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zach Werenski is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Zach Werenski has 22 goals, 59 assists and 81 points in 75 games, worth 17.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zach Werenski is an elite offensive defenseman, currently producing at a career-high rate with a 17.0 GAR through 75 games. The 28-year-old blueliner has been a primary driver of offense from the back end, tallying 22 goals and 59 assists for 81 points this season, with his even-strength offense contributing a substantial +13 GAR. His peak GAR of 21.4 in 2024-25 further underscores his significant impact.
Over 10 seasons, Werenski has consistently been a high-scoring defenseman, accumulating 135 goals and 330 assists for 465 points in 642 career games. He remains a cornerstone of his team's offensive strategy.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 214 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 8 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 22 | 59 | 81 | +7 | 18 | 260 | 8.5% | 26:37 | 56.0% | 14.5 | 0.8 | 17.7 | 3.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +12.3 | +0.0 | +3.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 97th, GAR 100th, WAR 100th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 22 | 59 | 81 | 17.7 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 23 | 59 | 82 | 20.9 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 11 | 46 | 57 | 6.9 |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1.5 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 5.6 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 4.7 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 7.0 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 33 | 44 | 8.7 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 11.6 |
| 2016-17 | 78 | 11 | 36 | 47 | 10.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zach Werenski has been worth 17.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+12.3 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.9 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zach Werenski's GAR this season?
Zach Werenski has been worth 17.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players.
What is Zach Werenski's WAR this season?
Zach Werenski has been worth about 3.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Zach Werenski have this season?
Zach Werenski has 22 goals and 59 assists for 81 points in 75 games this season.
Is Zach Werenski a good defenseman?
Zach Werenski ranks in the 100th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (17.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Zach Werenski's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Zach Werenski has accumulated 95.5 career GAR and 465 points.
When was Zach Werenski drafted?
Zach Werenski was drafted in 2015 — Round 1, Pick 8 — CBJ.