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 9.5 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 48.5% | 28.3 | 0.7 | 9.5 | 1.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.7 | -2.5 | +4.3 | +1.8 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 34 | 44 | 78 | 9.5 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 20 | 42 | 62 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 26 | 46 | 72 | 9.4 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 39 | 52 | 91 | 17.4 |
| 2021-22 | 81 | 29 | 52 | 81 | 12.4 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 6.1 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 41 | 34 | 75 | 17.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 30 | 44 | 74 | 12.0 |
| 2017-18 | 72 | 27 | 20 | 47 | 15.3 |
| 2016-17 | 56 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 10.1 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 21 | 30 | 51 | 10.4 |
| 2014-15 | 80 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 12.5 |
| 2013-14 | 69 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 10.3 |
| 2012-13 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 5.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mika Zibanejad has been worth 9.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.5).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.5 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 9.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
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 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.5) in the 2025-26 season.