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, 31 assists and 34 points in 74 games, worth -5.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 2005 third-round pick, Kris Letang is a highly accomplished defenseman now in his 19th NHL season. He has amassed 804 career points, with 176 goals and 628 assists, across an impressive 1228 games. His peak GAR of 17.6 in 2018-19 reflects his past elite offensive contributions from the blueline.
Now 39, Letang continues to contribute, recording 3 goals and 31 assists for 34 points in 74 games this season, resulting in a 2.3 GAR. His even-strength offense remains a key strength, accounting for a substantial +3.9 GAR, even as his overall impact has moderated from his prime.
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 | 31 | 34 | -6 | 38 | 104 | 2.9% | 21:40 | 49.4% | 7.0 | 0.3 | -5.5 | 0.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.5 | -2.3 | +1.3 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 65th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 3 | 31 | 34 | -5.5 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 9 | 21 | 30 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 41 | 51 | 11.3 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 1.2 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 10 | 58 | 68 | 1.5 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 7 | 38 | 45 | -4.6 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 3.6 |
| 2018-19 | 65 | 16 | 40 | 56 | 11.6 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 9 | 42 | 51 | 28.7 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 10.1 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 16 | 51 | 67 | 14.1 |
| 2014-15 | 69 | 11 | 43 | 54 | 10.6 |
| 2013-14 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 4.9 |
| 2012-13 | 35 | 5 | 33 | 38 | 3.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kris Letang has been worth -5.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 28.7 in 2017-18.
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 -5.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Kris Letang have this season?
Kris Letang has 3 goals and 31 assists for 34 points in 74 games this season.
Is Kris Letang a good defenseman?
Kris Letang ranks in the 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.5) in the 2025-26 season.