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Columbus Blue Jackets Erik Gudbranson
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'5" ⚖ 217 lbs 🗓 1992-01-07 📍 Ottawa, ON, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
37 GP
1 Goals
2 Assists
3 Points
+6 +/-
19 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
34 SOG
2.9 S%
45 Hits
17:46 TOI/GP
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | HIT | TOI/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 19 | 0 | 34 | 45 | 17:46 | |
| 2024-2025 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 17:46 | |
| 2023-2024 | 78 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -14 | 74 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 19:40 | |
| 2022-2023 | 70 | 1 | 12 | 13 | -24 | 57 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 21:18 | |
| 2021-2022 | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | +15 | 68 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 18:08 | |
| 2020-2021 | 45 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -12 | 59 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 17:54 | |
| 2019-2020 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 19:22 | |
| 2018-2019 | 76 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -20 | 87 | 0 | 94 | 0 | 18:14 | |
| 2017-2018 | 52 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 35 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 18:25 | |
| 2016-2017 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -14 | 18 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 20:20 | |
| 2015-2016 | 64 | 2 | 7 | 9 | +3 | 49 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 20:07 | |
| 2014-2015 | 76 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 58 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 18:37 | |
| 2013-2014 | 65 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -7 | 114 | 0 | 92 | 0 | 17:59 | |
| 2012-2013 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -22 | 47 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 18:45 | |
| 2011-2012 | 72 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -19 | 78 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 14:12 |
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
31 GP 1 G 1 A 2 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 |  CGY | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020-2021 |  NSH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 |  PIT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-2016 |  FLO | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011-2012 | FLO | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.3 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.1 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.0 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
88 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.21 TK/GV 7 TK / 33 GV
64 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
52s Shift Avg 765 total shifts
0.12 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.7 PEN/60 8 penalties
Erik Gudbranson — frequently asked
- Is Erik Gudbranson still in the NHL?
- Yes. Erik Gudbranson is on the Columbus Blue Jackets roster.
- Is Erik Gudbranson having a good season?
- Erik Gudbranson has 1G-2A-3P in 37 games (2025-2026), a 7-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. That ranks 240th in points among 255 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2025-2026.
- How many goals does Erik Gudbranson have in 2025-2026?
- Erik Gudbranson has 1 goals in 37 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- How many points does Erik Gudbranson have this season?
- Erik Gudbranson has 3 points (1 goals, 2 assists) in 37 games in the 2025-2026 season.
- How many points is Erik Gudbranson on pace for?
- Through 37 games in 2025-2026, Erik Gudbranson is on pace for 7 points over the full 84-game season (3 so far).
- What is Erik Gudbranson's career high in points?
- Erik Gudbranson's career high is 26 points — 6G and 20A in 78 games in 2023-2024.
- What team is Erik Gudbranson on?
- Erik Gudbranson currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL.
- Is Erik Gudbranson playing tonight?
- The Columbus Blue Jackets play next on September 26, 2026, on the road against the Detroit Red Wings.
- How old is Erik Gudbranson?
- Erik Gudbranson is 34 years old. He was born on January 7, 1992.
- Where is Erik Gudbranson from?
- Erik Gudbranson is from Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- How much does Erik Gudbranson weigh?
- Erik Gudbranson weighs 217 lb (98 kg).
- What position does Erik Gudbranson play?
- Erik Gudbranson plays defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- What number does Erik Gudbranson wear?
- Erik Gudbranson is number 44 for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Does Erik Gudbranson shoot left or right?
- Erik Gudbranson shoots right-handed.
- How many career points does Erik Gudbranson have?
- Erik Gudbranson has 140 career NHL points in 842 regular-season games.