Cole Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole Smith is an NHL left wing for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has 8 goals, 4 assists and 12 points in 63 games, worth -3.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 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 | 48.4% | 10.0 | 0.3 | -3.8 | -0.68 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | +2.1 | -0.1 | -1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th, GAR 7th, WAR 7th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -3.8 |
| 2024-25 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4.8 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 9 | 14 | 23 | -2.8 |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -5.2 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 2020-21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole Smith has been worth -3.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 7th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.8).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.1 in 2020-21.
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 -3.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 7th 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 7th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-3.8) in the 2025-26 season.