Frank Vatrano — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Frank Vatrano is an NHL right wing for the Anaheim Ducks. In the 2025-26 season Frank Vatrano has 5 goals, 4 assists and 9 points in 50 games, worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran presence, Frank Vatrano is in his eleventh NHL season, having played 695 career games and amassed 325 points. While he once reached a peak GAR of 11.5, his current season with the Ducks has seen a significant downturn, registering only 9 points in 50 games and a GAR of -1.1.
Despite his overall struggles this season, Vatrano still provides some value on the defensive side of the puck. His shorthanded defense contributes +0.2 GAR, suggesting he remains a factor in penalty-killing situations, even as his offensive production has sharply declined.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Anaheim Ducks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -15 | 40 | 79 | 6.3% | 11:49 | 47.3% | 7.2 | 0.2 | -1.9 | -0.34 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +0.0 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 12th, WAR 12th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 5.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 37 | 23 | 60 | 3.3 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 7.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 5.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 16 | 18 | 34 | 4.4 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 24 | 15 | 39 | 11.6 |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1.3 |
| 2016-17 | 44 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2.9 |
| 2015-16 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Frank Vatrano has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 12th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (+0.2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.6 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Vatrano's GAR this season?
Frank Vatrano has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 12th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Frank Vatrano have this season?
Frank Vatrano has 5 goals and 4 assists for 9 points in 50 games this season.
Is Frank Vatrano a good right wing?
Frank Vatrano ranks in the 12th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.9) in the 2025-26 season.