Ilya Mikheyev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Mikheyev is an NHL right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Ilya Mikheyev has 18 goals, 18 assists and 36 points in 77 games, worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ilya Mikheyev provides consistent two-way play as a right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, now in his seventh professional season. The 31-year-old undrafted forward has amassed 98 goals and 103 assists for 201 points over 427 career games.
This season, Mikheyev has contributed 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points in 77 appearances, reflected in a solid 4.4 GAR. His value is further enhanced by his shorthanded defensive contributions, adding +0.2 GAR in that specific area, making him a reliable middle-six forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 18 | 18 | 36 | +2 | 18 | 123 | 14.6% | 17:26 | 39.9% | 16.7 | 0.3 | 4.4 | 0.80 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.6 | +0.1 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 69th, GAR 62th, WAR 62th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 4.4 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 20 | 14 | 34 | 2.9 |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 4.7 |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 5.9 |
| 2021-22 | 53 | 21 | 11 | 32 | 6.3 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | 39 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 5.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ilya Mikheyev has been worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 62nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.6 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.3 in 2021-22.
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 Mikheyev's GAR this season?
Ilya Mikheyev has been worth 4.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Ilya Mikheyev's WAR this season?
Ilya Mikheyev has been worth about 0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 62nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ilya Mikheyev have this season?
Ilya Mikheyev has 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points in 77 games this season.
Is Ilya Mikheyev a good right wing?
Ilya Mikheyev ranks in the 62nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ilya Mikheyev's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ilya Mikheyev has accumulated 34.6 career GAR and 201 points.