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 19.3 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 53.8% | 17.3 | 0.7 | 19.3 | 3.47 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +13.0 | +3.8 | +3.2 | +1.4 |
League percentile rank: points 97th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 22 | 59 | 81 | 19.3 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 23 | 59 | 82 | 21.6 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 11 | 46 | 57 | 5.6 |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3.3 |
| 2021-22 | 68 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 4.4 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 6.0 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 9.2 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 11 | 33 | 44 | 8.9 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 10.1 |
| 2016-17 | 78 | 11 | 36 | 47 | 10.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zach Werenski has been worth 19.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+13 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+1.4).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 21.6 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 19.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
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 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (19.3) in the 2025-26 season.