Zemgus Girgensons — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zemgus Girgensons is an NHL center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Zemgus Girgensons has 9 goals, 11 assists and 20 points in 74 games, worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 197 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 14 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | +1 | 31 | 90 | 10.0% | 14:46 | 49.4% | 13.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +5.9 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 43th, GAR 33th, WAR 33th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 5.7 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 3.6 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -0.6 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -2.3 |
| 2017-18 | 71 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -2.8 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -1.2 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0.3 |
| 2014-15 | 61 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 70 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zemgus Girgensons has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 33rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.7 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 Zemgus Girgensons's GAR this season?
Zemgus Girgensons has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Zemgus Girgensons have this season?
Zemgus Girgensons has 9 goals and 11 assists for 20 points in 74 games this season.
Is Zemgus Girgensons a good center?
Zemgus Girgensons ranks in the 33rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.5) in the 2025-26 season.