Kris Letang — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kris Letang is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Kris Letang has 3 goals, 30 assists and 33 points in 74 games, worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Draft | 2005 — Round 3, Pick 62 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 3 | 30 | 33 | -6 | 38 | 104 | 2.9% | 21:40 | 49.0% | 7.8 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.53 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.8 | -2.9 | +1.6 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 64th, GAR 70th, WAR 70th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 3.0 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 9 | 21 | 30 | -1.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 41 | 51 | 2.6 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 7.9 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 10 | 58 | 68 | 9.4 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 9.2 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 6.4 |
| 2018-19 | 65 | 16 | 40 | 56 | 14.9 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 9 | 42 | 51 | 9.9 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 5.9 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 16 | 51 | 67 | 14.0 |
| 2014-15 | 69 | 11 | 43 | 54 | 9.6 |
| 2013-14 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 7.0 |
| 2012-13 | 35 | 5 | 33 | 38 | 7.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kris Letang has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 70th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.9).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.9 in 2018-19.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kris Letang's GAR this season?
Kris Letang has been worth 3.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 70th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kris Letang have this season?
Kris Letang has 3 goals and 30 assists for 33 points in 74 games this season.
Is Kris Letang a good defenseman?
Kris Letang ranks in the 70th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.0) in the 2025-26 season.