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Defenseman•#6Lian Bichsel is a 21-year-old defenseman for the Dallas Stars. Selected 18th overall by DAL in the 2022 NHL Draft. Born in Olten, CHE. At 21, Lian is among the younger players in the league.
On the blue line this season, Lian has recorded 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points across 56 games. He averages 0.14 points per game on 15:47 of ice time.
4
Goals
4
Assists
8
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
56
GP
4
G
4
A
8
P
+6
+/-
31
S
12.9%
S%
0
PPP
0.14
P/GP
0.6
S/GP
15:47
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 |
| Apr 28 | vs MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 |
| Apr 25 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 |
| Apr 22 | @ MIN |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
41
Offense
65
Defense
53
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (41th) and defensive (65th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (41th) and defensive (65th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Lian Bichsel's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | DAL | 50 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +6 | 27 | 14.8% |
| 24-252024-25 | DAL | 38 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +2 | 39 | 10.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Dallas Stars this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 1 |
| 22:27 |
| Apr 20 | vs MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 14:17 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
4
Current: 4
Assists
4
Current: 4
Points
8
Current: 8
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 8-9 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.
| Career | --- | 88 | 8 | 9 | 17 | +8 | 66 | 12.1% |
Mavrik Bourque
C · 42 pts
