Mika Zibanejad — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mika Zibanejad is an NHL center for the New York Rangers. In the 2025-26 season Mika Zibanejad has 34 goals, 44 assists and 78 points in 81 games, worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mika Zibanejad stands as an elite, high-impact center for the New York Rangers, consistently delivering offensive production over his 15-season career. He has surpassed the 1000-game mark, accumulating 348 goals and 470 assists for an impressive 818 career points. His peak performance saw an outstanding 17.5 GAR in 2019-20, cementing his status as a top-tier player.
Now at 33, Zibanejad continues to be a dominant force, registering 34 goals and 44 assists for 78 points in 81 games this season, contributing a robust 9.7 GAR. Beyond his scoring prowess, he also provides significant value in shorthanded defense, accounting for +1.2 GAR, highlighting his complete two-way game.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 6 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 34 | 44 | 78 | -20 | 14 | 215 | 15.8% | 20:54 | 51.7% | 31.3 | 0.7 | 10.4 | 1.87 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.0 | -0.3 | +4.8 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 85th, WAR 85th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 34 | 44 | 78 | 10.4 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 20 | 42 | 62 | 6.4 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 26 | 46 | 72 | 8.6 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 39 | 52 | 91 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 29 | 52 | 81 | 10.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 3.2 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 41 | 34 | 75 | 14.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 30 | 44 | 74 | 10.3 |
| 2017-18 | 72 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 13.4 |
| 2016-17 | 56 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 9.5 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 21 | 30 | 51 | 9.9 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 12.5 |
| 2013-14 | 69 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 10.1 |
| 2012-13 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 5.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mika Zibanejad has been worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 85th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.9 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mika Zibanejad's GAR this season?
Mika Zibanejad has been worth 10.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 85th percentile of NHL players.
What is Mika Zibanejad's WAR this season?
Mika Zibanejad has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 85th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mika Zibanejad have this season?
Mika Zibanejad has 34 goals and 44 assists for 78 points in 81 games this season.
Is Mika Zibanejad a good center?
Mika Zibanejad ranks in the 85th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mika Zibanejad's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mika Zibanejad has accumulated 139.7 career GAR and 817 points.
When was Mika Zibanejad drafted?
Mika Zibanejad was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 6 — OTT.