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 12.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
One of the game's all-time greats, Evgeni Malkin continues to be a dominant force for the Pittsburgh Penguins at 40 years old. In his 19th NHL season, he has surpassed 1191 career games, tallying 500 goals and 822 assists for an astounding 1322 points. His peak GAR of 28.5 in 2011-12 showcased his MVP-caliber talent.
Despite his age, Malkin remains highly productive, with 19 goals and 42 assists for 61 points in 56 games this season, contributing a strong 12.8 GAR. His even-strength offense continues to be a positive driver, underscoring his enduring ability to impact the game at five-on-five.
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 | 58.2% | 17.4 | 0.8 | 12.8 | 2.30 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.4 | -0.7 | +3.2 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 89th, GAR 91th, WAR 91th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 19 | 42 | 61 | 12.8 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 7.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 9.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 27 | 56 | 83 | 12.8 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 20 | 22 | 42 | 6.6 |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 55 | 25 | 49 | 74 | 16.0 |
| 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 | 12.0 |
| 2014-15 | 69 | 28 | 42 | 70 | 16.3 |
| 2013-14 | 60 | 23 | 49 | 72 | 16.5 |
| 2012-13 | 31 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 9.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Evgeni Malkin has been worth 12.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 91st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.4 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
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 12.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players.
What is Evgeni Malkin's WAR this season?
Evgeni Malkin has been worth about 2.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 91st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Evgeni Malkin's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Evgeni Malkin has accumulated 172.6 career GAR and 880 points.
When was Evgeni Malkin drafted?
Evgeni Malkin was drafted in 2004 — Round 1, Pick 2 — PIT.