Ilya Lyubushkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Lyubushkin is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ilya Lyubushkin has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists) in 1 games. He is 23rd on the Nashville Predators in scoring. He is averaging 16:11 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Ilya Lyubushkin is a veteran defenseman deployed in third-pair or depth minutes, with a limited impact. He is known for his willingness to get in front of shots, a key defensive contribution.
Offensively, Lyubushkin rarely shoots and seldom generates quality chances. This results in little offensive contribution from the backend, highlighting his role as a purely defensive presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| Born | April 6, 1994 (age 32) in Moscow, Russia |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | — | 16:11 | 22.1% | — | -1.6 | -0.0 | -0.01 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.0 | +0.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:11 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | -1.12 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0 |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -6.1 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -4.8 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.4 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.1 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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ilya Lyubushkin's WAR this season?
Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ilya Lyubushkin have this season?
Ilya Lyubushkin has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 1 games this season.
Is Ilya Lyubushkin a good defenseman?
Ilya Lyubushkin ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.0) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ilya Lyubushkin's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ilya Lyubushkin has accumulated -17.4 career GAR and 70 points.
How tall is Ilya Lyubushkin, and how much does he weigh?
Ilya Lyubushkin is 6'2" tall and weighs 206 lb. Born April 6, 1994 (age 32) in Moscow, Russia.
How does Ilya Lyubushkin score across situations in 2026-27?
Ilya Lyubushkin has 0 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.