Kris Letang — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kris Letang is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Kris Letang has 6 points (0 goals, 6 assists) in 15 games, a 34-point pace over 84 games. He is 8th on the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring. 5 of the 6 came at even strength and 1 on the power play. He is averaging 20:04 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Kris Letang, a defenseman late in his career, plays top-pair minutes and maintains a solid impact. He is a primary driver of the power play, consistently producing points at a high rate for his position.
Letang is known for his ability to shoot from anywhere on the ice, contributing significantly to his team's offense from the backend. His offensive contributions remain a defining characteristic of his game, even at this stage of his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 199 lb |
| Born | April 24, 1987 (age 39) in Montréal, Canada |
| Draft | 2005 — Round 3, Pick 62 — PIT |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 6 | +1 | 6 | 29 | 0.0% | 20:04 | 54.4% | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.0 | -0.1 | +0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 65th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:04 | 29 | 0.0% | 2 | 4 | 0.40 | 1.4 | -0.23 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.3 |
| 2025-26 | 74 | 3 | 31 | 34 | 2.9 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 1.4 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 10 | 41 | 51 | 4.2 |
| 2022-23 | 64 | 12 | 29 | 41 | 8.9 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 10 | 58 | 68 | 10.2 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 8.0 |
| 2019-20 | 61 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 7.1 |
| 2018-19 | 65 | 16 | 40 | 56 | 12.7 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 9 | 42 | 51 | 7.3 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 5 | 29 | 34 | 5.6 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 16 | 51 | 67 | 13.0 |
| 2014-15 | 69 | 11 | 43 | 54 | 9.9 |
| 2013-14 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Kris Letang has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 13.0 in 2015-16.
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 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kris Letang's WAR this season?
Kris Letang has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Kris Letang have this season?
Kris Letang has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 15 games this season.
Is Kris Letang a good defenseman?
Kris Letang ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Kris Letang's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kris Letang has accumulated 96.7 career GAR and 603 points.
How tall is Kris Letang, and how much does he weigh?
Kris Letang is 6'0" tall and weighs 199 lb. Born April 24, 1987 (age 39) in Montréal, Canada.
How does Kris Letang score across situations in 2026-27?
Kris Letang has 5 even-strength points, 1 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Kris Letang's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Kris Letang has scored on 0.0% of 29 shots in 2026-27.