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

PositionDefenseman
TeamPittsburgh Penguins
Shoots / CatchesR
Height6'0"
Weight199 lb
Draft2005 — Round 3, Pick 62 — PIT

2025-26 Season Stats

GPGAP+/-PIMShotsS%TOI/GPCF%xGGame ScoreGARWAR
7433033-6381042.9%21:4049.0%7.80.33.00.53

GAR Component Breakdown

Even-Strength OffenseEven-Strength DefensePower-Play OffenseShorthanded 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)

SeasonGPGAPGAR
2025-2674330333.0
2024-257492130-1.1
2023-24821041512.6
2022-23641229417.9
2021-22781058689.4
2020-2155738459.2
2019-20611529446.4
2018-196516405614.9
2017-1879942519.9
2016-1741529345.9
2015-167116516714.0
2014-15691143549.6
2013-14371111227.0
2012-1335533387.3

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.