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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zemgus Girgensons is a veteran center, 32 years old, who has accumulated 844 career games across 12 NHL seasons. In the current season, he contributed 9 goals and 11 assists for 20 points in 74 games, maintaining a consistent, if modest, offensive presence.
While his peak impact reached a strong 5.3 GAR a few seasons ago, his current season shows a 0.4 GAR, reflecting a shift in his role or overall contribution. His primary value driver remains his even-strength defensive play, where he contributed a significant +2.7 GAR, solidifying his role as a reliable, defensive-minded forward.
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 | 89 | 10.1% | 14:46 | 47.0% | 11.9 | 0.4 | -0.2 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.8 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 42th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2.0 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2.1 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -0.6 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -0.1 |
| 2018-19 | 72 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -3.0 |
| 2017-18 | 71 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -3.6 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -0.0 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0.6 |
| 2014-15 | 61 | 15 | 15 | 30 | -1.4 |
| 2013-14 | 70 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 3.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zemgus Girgensons has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.4 in 2013-14.
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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Zemgus Girgensons's WAR this season?
Zemgus Girgensons has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Zemgus Girgensons's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Zemgus Girgensons has accumulated -3.5 career GAR and 214 points.
When was Zemgus Girgensons drafted?
Zemgus Girgensons was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 14 — BUF.