Chris Kreider — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Chris Kreider is an NHL left wing for the Montréal Canadiens.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Chris Kreider has 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists) in 15 games, a 45-point pace over 84 games. He is 6th on the Montréal Canadiens in scoring. All 8 came at even strength. He is averaging 13:55 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Chris Kreider, late in his career, provides solid play as a left wing logging second-line minutes. A first-round pick, he effectively drives the power play, consistently generating offense, and gets to dangerous scoring areas.
He also suppresses chances at even strength, contributing to defensive stability, but he is limited by rarely blocking shots, which can be a defensive drawback.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
| Born | April 30, 1991 (age 35) in Boxford, United States |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 19 — NYR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +5 | 4 | 16 | 12.5% | 13:55 | 55.0% | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.15 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.4 | +0.0 | -0.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 74th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:55 | 16 | 12.5% | 6 | 0 | 0.53 | 3.1 | -0.08 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 2025-26 | 75 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 7.6 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 39 | 36 | 75 | 11.3 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 36 | 18 | 54 | 10.3 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 52 | 25 | 77 | 13.3 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 4.0 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 6.1 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 9.3 |
| 2017-18 | 58 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 5.9 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 13.4 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 8.2 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 8.8 |
| 2013-14 | 66 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 7.8 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Chris Kreider has been worth 0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.4 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.4 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Kreider's GAR this season?
Chris Kreider has been worth 0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Chris Kreider's WAR this season?
Chris Kreider has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Chris Kreider have this season?
Chris Kreider has 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in 15 games this season.
Is Chris Kreider a good left wing?
Chris Kreider ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.8) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Chris Kreider's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Chris Kreider has accumulated 107.9 career GAR and 637 points.
How tall is Chris Kreider, and how much does he weigh?
Chris Kreider is 6'3" tall and weighs 232 lb. Born April 30, 1991 (age 35) in Boxford, United States.
How does Chris Kreider score across situations in 2026-27?
Chris Kreider has 8 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Chris Kreider's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Chris Kreider has scored on 12.5% of 16 shots in 2026-27.