Ilya Solovyov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ilya Solovyov is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Ilya Solovyov has 1 goals, 7 assists and 8 points in 30 games, worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ilya Solovyov is an offensive-minded defenseman for the Penguins, currently in his third NHL season. He has accumulated 12 points in 45 career games, with 11 assists, showcasing a playmaking tendency from the blueline. This season, he has contributed 1 goal and 7 assists for 8 points in 30 appearances.
His most significant impact comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for a robust +2.2 GAR this season and drives his overall positive 0.7 GAR. Solovyov consistently generates offense at even strength, making him a contributor from the back end.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 7, Pick 205 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +0 | 16 | 23 | 7.1% | 11:33 | 60.4% | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.8 | +0.3 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.5 |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ilya Solovyov has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.8 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.5 in 2025-26.
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 Solovyov's GAR this season?
Ilya Solovyov has been worth 1.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ilya Solovyov's WAR this season?
Ilya Solovyov has been worth about 0.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ilya Solovyov have this season?
Ilya Solovyov has 1 goals and 7 assists for 8 points in 30 games this season.
Is Ilya Solovyov a good defenseman?
Ilya Solovyov ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ilya Solovyov's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ilya Solovyov has accumulated 1.5 career GAR and 12 points.
When was Ilya Solovyov drafted?
Ilya Solovyov was drafted in 2020 — Round 7, Pick 205 — CGY.