Zack Ostapchuk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zack Ostapchuk is an NHL center for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Zack Ostapchuk has 4 goals, 3 assists and 7 points in 59 games, worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zack Ostapchuk is a young center in his third NHL season, currently posting a -0.8 GAR through 59 games. While his overall impact is negative, the 23-year-old has shown a positive contribution in even-strength defense, where he has provided a +1.9 GAR.
Across 122 career games, Ostapchuk has recorded 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points. His peak GAR of -0.5 in 2023-24 reflects his ongoing development as a defensive-minded forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 39 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -11 | 45 | 44 | 9.1% | 10:06 | 39.0% | 5.0 | 0.2 | -1.7 | -0.31 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.1 | +1.7 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 14th, WAR 14th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2.2 |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zack Ostapchuk has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 14th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zack Ostapchuk's GAR this season?
Zack Ostapchuk has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 14th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Zack Ostapchuk have this season?
Zack Ostapchuk has 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points in 59 games this season.
Is Zack Ostapchuk a good center?
Zack Ostapchuk ranks in the 14th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.7) in the 2025-26 season.