Evgeni Malkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Evgeni Malkin is an NHL center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Evgeni Malkin has 19 goals, 42 assists and 61 points in 56 games, worth 13.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A future Hall of Famer, Evgeni Malkin continues to be a dominant force in his 19th NHL season. The 39-year-old center, a 2004 first-round pick, has an illustrious career spanning 1191 games, highlighted by 500 goals and 822 assists for an astounding 1322 points.
Even at this stage of his career, Malkin remains highly productive, with 19 goals and 42 assists for 61 points in 56 games this season. His overall impact is a robust 12.5 GAR, significantly driven by his even-strength offensive contributions of +4.4 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 213 lb |
| Draft | 2004 — Round 1, Pick 2 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 19 | 42 | 61 | +13 | 61 | 148 | 12.8% | 17:36 | 58.1% | 19.8 | 0.6 | 13.5 | 2.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.4 | +0.8 | +3.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 89th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 13.5 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 8.4 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 10.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 27 | 56 | 83 | 12.9 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 6.1 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 2.9 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 25 | 49 | 74 | 16.1 |
| 2018-19 | 68 | 21 | 51 | 72 | 11.4 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 42 | 56 | 98 | 23.3 |
| 2016-17 | 62 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 15.9 |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 27 | 31 | 58 | 12.2 |
| 2014-15 | 69 | 28 | 42 | 70 | 16.2 |
| 2013-14 | 60 | 23 | 49 | 72 | 16.5 |
| 2012-13 | 31 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 9.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Evgeni Malkin has been worth 13.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.4 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.3 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evgeni Malkin's GAR this season?
Evgeni Malkin has been worth 13.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Evgeni Malkin have this season?
Evgeni Malkin has 19 goals and 42 assists for 61 points in 56 games this season.
Is Evgeni Malkin a good center?
Evgeni Malkin ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (13.5) in the 2025-26 season.