Cole Perfetti — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Perfetti is an NHL center for the Winnipeg Jets. In the 2025-26 season Cole Perfetti has 12 goals, 20 assists and 32 points in 68 games, worth -4.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole Perfetti, a 2020 first-round pick, is a 24-year-old center who has developed into a reliable middle-six contributor over five seasons. He has amassed 59 goals and 98 assists for 157 points in 290 career games, demonstrating consistent offensive growth. This season, he has 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 68 games.
Despite his offensive contributions, Perfetti's current 5.0 GAR is significantly bolstered by his even-strength defense, which accounts for +1.1 GAR. His peak GAR of 11.6 in 2024-25 highlights his potential as a well-rounded center who brings value on both ends of the ice at 5'11", 185 pounds.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 10 — WPG |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 12 | 20 | 32 | -9 | 20 | 136 | 8.8% | 15:37 | 56.3% | 17.5 | 0.3 | -4.5 | 0.88 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.2 | +2.2 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 63th, GAR 61th, WAR 61th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 12 | 20 | 32 | -4.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 18 | 32 | 50 | 9.5 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 19 | 19 | 38 | -2.7 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 8 | 22 | 30 | -3.4 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Perfetti has been worth -4.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.5 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 Cole Perfetti's GAR this season?
Cole Perfetti has been worth -4.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cole Perfetti have this season?
Cole Perfetti has 12 goals and 20 assists for 32 points in 68 games this season.
Is Cole Perfetti a good center?
Cole Perfetti ranks in the 61st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.5) in the 2025-26 season.