Jake
Christiansen
D · CBJ · Balanced · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- -0.4
- Value
- 30
- PTS
- 3
2025-26№ 288 / 325
Jake Christiansen (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jake Christiansen
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 11, 1999 · West Vancouver, Canada
Contract : $975,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 68 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 166 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 31 | |
Jake Christiansen: our analysis
2025-26 season: 40 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS, -7 +/-, 10:03 TOI. WAR -0.4 (288th of 325) · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2025-26, Jake Christiansen, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.4 ranks 288th among 325 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: power play (70, above average). On the other hand, offense (20, well below average) and shooting (24, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-1.0).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 6 in 2024-25 to 18; his WAR went from -0.6 to -0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 30 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jake Christiansen's story
Raised in West Vancouver, Jake Christiansen came through the junior system after being selected 105th overall in the WHL Bantam Draft of 2014. He developed his game with the Everett Silvertips over five seasons, gradually adding offensive tools to his defensive foundation.
Christiansen took his first step into pro hockey with a professional tryout contract from the Stockton Heat on 4 October 2019 and made his pro debut on 19 October 2019 against the Bakersfield Condors. After nine scoreless appearances he returned to Everett, where his overage campaign became a breakout: 22 goals and 28 assists for 50 points in 38 games, leading WHL defensemen in goals and points per game.
Those numbers earned him a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on 4 March 2020. He spent the pandemic-delayed 2020–21 season with Columbus’s AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, contributing three goals and 15 points in 28 regular-season games. Continued play in Cleveland led to his first NHL recall on 5 January 2022; Christiansen made his National Hockey League debut the next day, logging about 12 minutes in a 3–1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
His individual honours include a 2019–2020 selection to the WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team and a 2021–2022 selection to the AHL Second All-Star Team. These recognitions mirror a trajectory from high-scoring junior defender to a professional prospect earning roles in the AHL and a first taste of NHL action.
In plain terms, Christiansen’s game blends offensive instincts for a blueliner with steady defensive duties. His junior scoring rates show a willingness to join and finish plays in the offensive zone, while his AHL minutes and NHL debut reflect a player adapting that skill set to the pro level.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 14:00
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:56
- Pts/GP
- 0.29
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 18
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 45.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 23.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
9between 4 and 15 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 6
- Games
- 56
So far: 4 pts in 14 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.12 pts per game (last season: 0.08).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.12 in 24-25, 0.08 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 6 → 18
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 27: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 64 %
54
Replacement or prospect
- SK
- Skating
- 61
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 77
- Confidence 69 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 42
- Confidence 75 %
- DU
- Durability
- 52
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 77
- Confidence 69 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 47 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 75
- Confidence 69 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 69
- Confidence 64 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 63
- Confidence 64 %
- DF
- Defense
- 68
- Confidence 59 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 52
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating61
- Top speed (35 %)34 · 55
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.352 · 66
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.2 · 77
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.5 · 62
ST — Strength77
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.31 · 85
- Body mass (50 %)-0.243 · 68
EN — Endurance42
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.1 · 37
- Total ice time (20 %)400 · 37
- Shift length (15 %)48.6 · 79
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.9 · 37
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.052 · 45
DU — Durability52
- Share of games played (100 %)0.633 · 52
CK — Checking77
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.744 · 78
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.241 · 78
- Season volume (10 %)3.434 · 68
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.908 · 79
DI — Discipline75
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.042 · 75
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.495 · 81
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.251 · 57
PA — Passing69
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.348 · 73
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.308 · 60
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.086 · 65
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.343 · 82
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.283 · 79
SC — Scoring63
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.118 · 55
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.181 · 71
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.049 · 62
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.088 · 72
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 66
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.3 · 78
DF — Defense68
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.039 · 68
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.039 · 71
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.758 · 65
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.005 · 75
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.009 · 74
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.1 · 63
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.317 · 74
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience52
- Career regular-season games (65 %)71
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall54
- DF · Defense (30 %)68
- PA · Passing (22 %)69
- SK · Skating (12 %)61
- SC · Scoring (12 %)63
- EN · Endurance (9 %)42
- ST · Strength (6 %)77
- DI · Discipline (5 %)75
- CK · Checking (4 %)77
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 61 | 63 | 68 |
| 2024-25 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 61 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 64 | 74 | 71 |
| 2022-23 | 72 | 68 | 73 | 74 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.4
wins above replacement
288 of 325
PAL Rating
18/ 100
Performance · Very poor
204 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
30/ 100
Poor return
0.98 M$ · expected PAL 40
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 21
- Defense
- 35
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- Offense
- 20
- Creation
- 31
- Shooting
- 24
- Possession
- 34
- Defense
- 37
- Discipline
- 25
- Power play
- 70
- Penalty kill
- 48
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | -0.4 | 18 | 30 | 0.98 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | -0.6 | 6 | 16 | 0.78 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | -0.1 | 36 | 44 | 0.93 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
43/ 100
Average
better than 43% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
19/ 100
Low
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
63/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 128 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 53
- Shot selection
- 12
- Penalties drawn
- 23
- Puck management
- 78
Defense
- Takeaways
- 5
- Discipline
- 65
- Safe zone exits
- 96
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 43 | 19 | 63 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 89 | 69 | 90 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.4
wins above replacement
-0.6 to -0.2 — 90% interval
288 of 325 defensemen
-1.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.8
- EV defense
- -0.5
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.0
- Penalties
- -0.5
- Average → replacement
- +0.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CBJ | 40 | -0.4 | -0.6 to -0.2 | 288/325 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 66 | -0.6 | -1.1 to -0.0 | 293/314 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 12 | -0.2 | -0.3 to -0.0 | 238/316 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 24 | -0.1 | -0.3 to 0.1 | 252/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 139.3 km/h45th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.1 km/h23rd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 541st percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 39.0 %20th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 46.3 km38th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.47 km29th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.1 %10th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %61st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.7 %21st percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1140th percentile | 287th percentile | 18.2 %98th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 366th percentile | 190th percentile | 33.3 %95th percentile |
| Long range | 329th percentile | 195th percentile | 33.3 %100th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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UTAJake Christiansen: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jake Christiansen have in 2026-27?
Jake Christiansen has 2 goals and 4 points (2 assists) in 14 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jake Christiansen?
Jake Christiansen is 27 years old: he was born on September 12, 1999.
How tall is Jake Christiansen, and how much does he weigh?
Jake Christiansen is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Jake Christiansen from?
Canada: Jake Christiansen was born in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Jake Christiansen play for?
Jake Christiansen plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at D, wearing number 2.
Is Jake Christiansen injured?
No: Jake Christiansen is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jake Christiansen?
Jake Christiansen produced -0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 288th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Jake Christiansen make?
Jake Christiansen earns $975K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 30 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jake Christiansen's contract end?
Jake Christiansen's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Jake Christiansen overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 30 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jake Christiansen a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 288th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jake Christiansen getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 6 in 2024-25 to 18 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jake Christiansen played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jake Christiansen has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
What are Jake Christiansen's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jake Christiansen has 166 games, 4 goals, 18 assists and 22 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 8 points in 68 games.
Is Jake Christiansen better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.25 points per game at home (2 in 8 games) and 0.33 on the road (2 in 6 games).
How does Jake Christiansen perform in the playoffs?
Jake Christiansen has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Jake Christiansen?
Jonathan Aspirot: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Jonathan Aspirot's page →Is Jake Christiansen a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 9 points in 2026-27, or 0.16 points per game.
What is Jake Christiansen's nationality?
Jake Christiansen is Canadian.
Where did Jake Christiansen play before turning pro?
Everett Silvertips (WHL); selected in the fifth round, 105th overall, in the 2014 WHL Bantam Draft; five major junior seasons.
How many points is Jake Christiansen projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 9 points in 56 games in 2026-27 (4 to 15 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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