Blake Lizotte — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Blake Lizotte is an NHL center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Blake Lizotte has 7 goals, 12 assists and 19 points in 55 games, worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Undrafted Blake Lizotte has carved out a lengthy NHL career, now in his eighth season, primarily as a defensive-minded bottom-six center. Over 434 career games, he has tallied 55 goals and 90 assists for 145 points. This season, in 55 games, he has recorded 7 goals and 12 assists for 19 points, but with a -1.1 GAR.
While his overall GAR is negative this season, his main contribution comes from his even-strength defense, which accounts for +0.9 GAR. This indicates his continued effectiveness in shutting down opponents and contributing defensively in 5-on-5 play, despite a dip in overall impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | 176 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 7 | 12 | 19 | +5 | 25 | 49 | 14.3% | 13:50 | 46.6% | 7.3 | 0.2 | -0.7 | -0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +2.5 | -0.1 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 41th, GAR 21th, WAR 21th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -0.7 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 11 | 9 | 20 | -1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1.8 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 2.7 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Blake Lizotte has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 21st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.3 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 Blake Lizotte's GAR this season?
Blake Lizotte has been worth -0.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 21st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Blake Lizotte have this season?
Blake Lizotte has 7 goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 55 games this season.
Is Blake Lizotte a good center?
Blake Lizotte ranks in the 21st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.7) in the 2025-26 season.