Anthony Cirelli — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Anthony Cirelli is an NHL center for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Anthony Cirelli has 23 goals, 29 assists and 52 points in 71 games, worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Anthony Cirelli is performing at an elite level for the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently in a season that sees him near his career peak. The 29-year-old center has amassed 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points in 71 games, driving a strong GAR of 8.3. This impressive output follows his career-best GAR of 11.6 from the previous season, solidifying his status as a top-tier forward in his ninth NHL campaign.
Over nine seasons and 582 career games, Cirelli has accumulated 147 goals and 197 assists for 344 points. His significant impact this season is largely fueled by his even-strength offense, which accounts for an outstanding +1.6 GAR, showcasing his ability to consistently generate scoring chances and drive play at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 3, Pick 72 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 23 | 29 | 52 | +38 | 48 | 125 | 18.4% | 17:19 | 52.3% | 20.2 | 0.7 | 8.3 | 1.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.5 | +1.5 | +0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 83th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 23 | 29 | 52 | 8.3 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 27 | 32 | 59 | 11.6 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 6.1 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 5.5 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 5.5 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 2.5 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 9.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 7.4 |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Anthony Cirelli has been worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.6 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony Cirelli's GAR this season?
Anthony Cirelli has been worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
What is Anthony Cirelli's WAR this season?
Anthony Cirelli has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Anthony Cirelli have this season?
Anthony Cirelli has 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points in 71 games this season.
Is Anthony Cirelli a good center?
Anthony Cirelli ranks in the 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Anthony Cirelli's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Anthony Cirelli has accumulated 59.0 career GAR and 344 points.
When was Anthony Cirelli drafted?
Anthony Cirelli was drafted in 2015 — Round 3, Pick 72 — TBL.