Andrei Kuzmenko — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Andrei Kuzmenko is an NHL left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Andrei Kuzmenko has 13 goals, 12 assists and 25 points in 52 games, worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Andrei Kuzmenko, a left winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is experiencing a challenging season after a strong start to his NHL career. Undrafted, he quickly established himself, accumulating 182 points in 271 career games over four seasons. His peak performance came in 2022-23 with an impressive 16.9 GAR, showcasing his offensive capabilities.
This year, the 30-year-old has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 52 games, resulting in a -1.0 GAR. While his even-strength offense still contributes positively with +1.1 GAR, it has not been enough to generate overall positive value for the team, marking a significant decline from his previous season's impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 13 | 12 | 25 | -4 | 16 | 69 | 18.8% | 14:55 | 58.5% | 12.5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.30 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +0.6 | +1.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 51th, GAR 44th, WAR 44th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 66 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 11.0 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 39 | 35 | 74 | 18.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Andrei Kuzmenko has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 44th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+1.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 18.0 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrei Kuzmenko's GAR this season?
Andrei Kuzmenko has been worth 1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Andrei Kuzmenko have this season?
Andrei Kuzmenko has 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 52 games this season.
Is Andrei Kuzmenko a good left wing?
Andrei Kuzmenko ranks in the 44th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.7) in the 2025-26 season.