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 -1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran blueliner, Ilya Lyubushkin has established himself as a defensive defenseman over eight seasons and 486 career games. The undrafted 32-year-old has accumulated 7 goals and 63 assists for 70 points across his career, with 1 goal and 8 assists for 9 points in 53 games this season for the Nashville Predators.
While Lyubushkin's overall GAR currently sits at -1.9, his value is primarily derived from his even-strength defensive play, contributing +0.4 GAR in that area. He remains a physical presence focused on shutdown duties, though his overall impact has declined from his peak.
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 | 40.0% | 1.3 | 0.1 | -1.9 | -0.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | +0.4 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 15th, WAR 15th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 53 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -2.9 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -4.4 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 2 | 12 | 14 | -1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -3.9 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 15th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 8 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 -1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ilya Lyubushkin's WAR this season?
Ilya Lyubushkin has been worth about -0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 15th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 15th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ilya Lyubushkin's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ilya Lyubushkin has accumulated -13.0 career GAR and 70 points.