Ivan Barbashev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ivan Barbashev is an NHL left wing for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Ivan Barbashev has 23 goals, 38 assists and 61 points in 82 games, worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ivan Barbashev is an established middle-six left wing, currently enjoying a career-best season for the Vegas Golden Knights. Over ten NHL seasons and 667 career games, he has accumulated 149 goals and 202 assists for 351 points, demonstrating consistent offensive output.
This year, Barbashev has been a key contributor, playing all 82 games and posting an impressive 23 goals and 38 assists for 61 points, resulting in a career-high 12.7 GAR. His even-strength offense has been a significant driver of this value, highlighting his effectiveness as a productive forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 2, Pick 33 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 23 | 38 | 61 | +20 | 14 | 133 | 17.3% | 16:15 | 52.4% | 19.0 | 0.8 | 12.7 | 2.29 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.9 | -0.7 | +0.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 89th, GAR 90th, WAR 90th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 23 | 38 | 61 | 12.7 |
| 2024-25 | 70 | 23 | 28 | 51 | 11.4 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 19 | 26 | 45 | 6.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 5.4 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 8.6 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -0.0 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 1.2 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 2.6 |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3.1 |
| 2016-17 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ivan Barbashev has been worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.7 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 Ivan Barbashev's GAR this season?
Ivan Barbashev has been worth 12.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ivan Barbashev's WAR this season?
Ivan Barbashev has been worth about 2.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ivan Barbashev have this season?
Ivan Barbashev has 23 goals and 38 assists for 61 points in 82 games this season.
Is Ivan Barbashev a good left wing?
Ivan Barbashev ranks in the 90th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ivan Barbashev's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ivan Barbashev has accumulated 55.6 career GAR and 351 points.
When was Ivan Barbashev drafted?
Ivan Barbashev was drafted in 2014 — Round 2, Pick 33 — STL.