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 9.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Anthony Cirelli is an established center, consistently performing at a high level across nine NHL seasons, accumulating 582 games and 344 points. He reached a career-best 15.9 GAR in the prior season, showcasing his significant two-way impact.
This season, Cirelli continues to be a key contributor, posting 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points in 71 games, resulting in a strong 8.6 GAR. His even-strength offense is a primary driver of his value, contributing 4.8 GAR.
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% | 21.3 | 0.5 | 9.3 | 1.68 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.1 | +1.9 | +0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 83th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 23 | 29 | 52 | 9.3 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 27 | 32 | 59 | 15.6 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 7.6 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 5.6 |
| 2021-22 | 76 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 6.4 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 2.5 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 9.7 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 7.3 |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Anthony Cirelli has been worth 9.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.1 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 15.6 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 9.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
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 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.3) in the 2025-26 season.