Marcus Foligno — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Marcus Foligno is an NHL left wing for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Marcus Foligno has 8 goals, 5 assists and 13 points in 56 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Marcus Foligno has played 15 seasons, accumulating 931 career games. Now 34, his current season sees him with 13 points in 56 games and an overall GAR of -1.5.
Despite the negative overall GAR, Foligno continues to contribute defensively, with his even-strength defense valued at +0.8 GAR. His peak GAR of 8.1 in 2021-22 highlights a past role as a more impactful player.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 226 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 4, Pick 104 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 8 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 67 | 65 | 12.3% | 12:51 | 46.1% | 9.6 | 0.4 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.3 | +0.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56 | 8 | 5 | 13 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 55 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 5.4 |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 4.3 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 4.0 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -0.7 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 1.6 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | 75 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 4.7 |
| 2014-15 | 57 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 0.4 |
| 2013-14 | 74 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -1.5 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 4.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Marcus Foligno has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.4 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marcus Foligno's GAR this season?
Marcus Foligno has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Marcus Foligno's WAR this season?
Marcus Foligno has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Marcus Foligno have this season?
Marcus Foligno has 8 goals and 5 assists for 13 points in 56 games this season.
Is Marcus Foligno a good left wing?
Marcus Foligno ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Marcus Foligno's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Marcus Foligno has accumulated 29.7 career GAR and 323 points.
When was Marcus Foligno drafted?
Marcus Foligno was drafted in 2009 — Round 4, Pick 104 — BUF.