Joona Koppanen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Joona Koppanen is an NHL left wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Joona Koppanen has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 13 games, worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Joona Koppanen is a left wing who has struggled to establish a consistent role in the NHL over four seasons. The 28-year-old has played just 33 career games, registering 1 goal and 2 assists. His current campaign shows continued limited offensive output, with 1 assist through 13 contests, reflecting his depth status.
Koppanen's overall impact has been negative throughout his brief NHL career, with a peak GAR of -0.3 and a current GAR of -1.2. These figures suggest he has yet to consistently contribute positively at the professional level, indicating a forward still finding his way in the league.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 5, Pick 135 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 0.0% | 12:08 | 46.5% | 0.8 | 0.1 | -1.0 | -0.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.0 |
| 2024-25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1.0 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Joona Koppanen has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.1 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joona Koppanen's GAR this season?
Joona Koppanen has been worth -1.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joona Koppanen's WAR this season?
Joona Koppanen has been worth about -0.2 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 Joona Koppanen have this season?
Joona Koppanen has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 13 games this season.
Is Joona Koppanen a good left wing?
Joona Koppanen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Joona Koppanen's career GAR?
Across 4 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Joona Koppanen has accumulated -2.6 career GAR and 3 points.
When was Joona Koppanen drafted?
Joona Koppanen was drafted in 2016 — Round 5, Pick 135 — BOS.