Kevin Hayes — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kevin Hayes is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Kevin Hayes has 4 goals, 4 assists and 8 points in 28 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 217 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 24 — CHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 8 | 45 | 8.9% | 12:28 | 54.0% | 5.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.32 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.0 | -0.1 | -0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 44th, WAR 44th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 2.4 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 5.9 |
| 2021-22 | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 3.8 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 5.4 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 23 | 18 | 41 | 3.9 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 19 | 36 | 55 | 7.9 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 4.6 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 6.3 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 6.3 |
| 2014-15 | 79 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 13.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kevin Hayes has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 44th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.4 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kevin Hayes's GAR this season?
Kevin Hayes has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 44th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kevin Hayes have this season?
Kevin Hayes has 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points in 28 games this season.
Is Kevin Hayes a good right wing?
Kevin Hayes ranks in the 44th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.