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Defenseman•#23Esa Lindell is a 31-year-old defenseman for the Dallas Stars. A 2012 Draft pick (Round 3). Born in Vantaa, FIN.
On the blue line this season, Esa has recorded 6 goals and 27 assists for 33 points across 88 games. He averages 0.38 points per game on 23:22 of ice time.
6
Goals
27
Assists
33
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
88
GP
6
G
27
A
33
P
+23
+/-
92
S
6.5%
S%
3
PPP
0.38
P/GP
1.0
S/GP
23:22
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 |
| Apr 28 | vs MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 20:29 |
| Apr 25 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 3 | 34:17 |
| Apr 22 | @ MIN |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
57
Offense
77
Defense
67
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
20-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 20-point spread between offensive (57th) and defensive (77th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
20-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 20-point spread between offensive (57th) and defensive (77th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Esa Lindell's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | DAL | 82 | 6 | 26 | 32 | +30 | 83 | 7.2% |
| 24-252024-25 | DAL | 80 | 5 | 21 | 26 | +34 | 99 | 5.1% |
Top teammates by points on the Dallas Stars this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 2 |
| 30:16 |
| Apr 20 | vs MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | 23:16 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
6
Current: 6
Assists
27
Current: 27
Points
33
Current: 33
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 33-37 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | DAL | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | +17 | 114 | 4.4% |
| 22-232022-23 | DAL | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | +29 | 116 | 6.9% |
| 21-222021-22 | DAL | 76 | 4 | 21 | 25 | +4 | 136 | 2.9% |
| 20-212020-21 | DAL | 56 | 5 | 11 | 16 | +11 | 100 | 5.0% |
| 19-202019-20 | DAL | 69 | 3 | 20 | 23 | +5 | 98 | 3.1% |
| 18-192018-19 | DAL | 82 | 11 | 21 | 32 | +14 | 132 | 8.3% |
| 17-182017-18 | DAL | 80 | 7 | 20 | 27 | +19 | 137 | 5.1% |
| 16-172016-17 | DAL | 73 | 6 | 12 | 18 | +8 | 99 | 6.1% |
| 15-162015-16 | DAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 2 | --- |
| Career | --- | 766 | 60 | 189 | 249 | +168 | 1116 | 5.4% |
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