Ilya Lyubushkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Lyubushkin is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Ilya Lyubushkin has 1 goals, 8 assists and 9 points in 53 games, worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman, Ilya Lyubushkin has compiled 486 career games over eight NHL seasons, primarily known for a defensive-oriented game. His career offensive output is limited to 70 points, indicating his role is not focused on scoring.
While his peak GAR of 0.9 came in 2019-20, his current season with the Predators has seen him register 9 points in 53 games, alongside a negative GAR of -2.5. His value does not come from offensive contributions.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +1 | 40 | 33 | 3.0% | 15:44 | 39.8% | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | -0.49 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +3.9 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 20th, WAR 20th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -6.9 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -2.4 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -6.9 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -3.3 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.1 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 20th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.1 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilya Lyubushkin's GAR this season?
Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth 0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 20th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ilya Lyubushkin have this season?
Ilya Lyubushkin has 1 goals and 8 assists for 9 points in 53 games this season.
Is Ilya Lyubushkin a good defenseman?
Ilya Lyubushkin ranks in the 20th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.5) in the 2025-26 season.