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 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Kevin Hayes is a veteran right wing with a long and productive NHL career spanning 12 seasons and 805 games. He has accumulated solid offensive totals of 185 goals and 261 assists for 446 points, establishing himself as a reliable middle-six scorer for much of his tenure.
While his peak GAR of 11.1 came early in his career during the 2014-15 season, Hayes continues to contribute, albeit in a more limited capacity. In 28 games this season, he has 4 goals and 4 assists for 8 points, with his even-strength offense providing a positive, though modest, +0.3 GAR.
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 | 53.7% | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.0 | -0.2 | -0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 14th, GAR 32th, WAR 32th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 64 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 3.1 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 2.6 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 7.7 |
| 2021-22 | 48 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 2.0 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 2.5 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 23 | 18 | 41 | -0.3 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 19 | 36 | 55 | 7.1 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 5.1 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 5.3 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 7.4 |
| 2014-15 | 79 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 13.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kevin Hayes has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 32nd 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 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd 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 32nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2025-26 season.