Cole Caufield — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Caufield is an NHL right wing for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Cole Caufield has 51 goals, 37 assists and 88 points in 81 games, worth 27.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole Caufield has established himself as a premier offensive force, currently enjoying a career-best season with 51 goals and 88 points in 81 games. This 2019 first-round pick consistently demonstrates elite scoring ability despite his 5'8" frame, contributing significantly to his team's attack. His current 30.2 GAR highlights his substantial impact.
A true offensive engine, Caufield's primary value comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +3 GAR. Over his six seasons, he has accumulated 169 goals and 307 points in 368 career games, showcasing a sustained high level of production as a top-line right winger.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 175 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 15 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 51 | 37 | 88 | +29 | 14 | 258 | 19.8% | 18:11 | 60.3% | 39.3 | 0.8 | 27.8 | 4.99 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +17.5 | +0.8 | +3.9 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 98th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 51 | 37 | 88 | 27.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 37 | 33 | 70 | 17.2 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 28 | 37 | 65 | 17.8 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 26 | 10 | 36 | 6.7 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 8.0 |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Caufield has been worth 27.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+17.5 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 27.8 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Caufield's GAR this season?
Cole Caufield has been worth 27.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cole Caufield have this season?
Cole Caufield has 51 goals and 37 assists for 88 points in 81 games this season.
Is Cole Caufield a good right wing?
Cole Caufield ranks in the 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (27.8) in the 2025-26 season.