Cole Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Smith is an NHL left wing for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has 8 goals, 4 assists and 12 points in 63 games, worth 12.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran bottom-six winger, Cole Smith has seen a significant dip in his overall impact this season, reflected in his -2.6 GAR through 63 games. Despite this, his primary value driver remains even-strength offense, contributing +1.3 GAR in that area.
Over 292 career games spanning six seasons, he has accumulated 25 goals and 39 assists. His peak performance was a 2.2 GAR in 2023-24, but this year he has recorded 8 goals and 4 assists, indicating a challenging current campaign.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -7 | 40 | 69 | 11.8% | 14:07 | 42.7% | 10.2 | 0.2 | 12.9 | -0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.1 | +2.3 | -0.1 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 11th, WAR 11th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 12.9 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4.3 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 16.7 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 0.6 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has been worth 12.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 11th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.7 in 2023-24.
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 Smith's GAR this season?
Cole Smith has been worth 12.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 11th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cole Smith have this season?
Cole Smith has 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 63 games this season.
Is Cole Smith a good left wing?
Cole Smith ranks in the 11th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.9) in the 2025-26 season.