Mikael Pyyhtia — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mikael Pyyhtia is an NHL left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Mikael Pyyhtia has 1 goals, 0 assists and 1 points in 5 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mikael Pyyhtia is a developing left wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, currently gaining limited NHL experience. Over 71 career games across four seasons, he has recorded 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points. His peak GAR was a modest 0.3 in 2022-23, reflecting his early career contributions.
This season, Pyyhtia has appeared in 5 games, notching 1 goal and 1 point, resulting in a 0.1 GAR. While power-play offense is listed as a value driver, its impact is negligible, suggesting he is still finding his role and looking to establish consistent contributions at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 178 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 4, Pick 114 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 16.7% | 10:16 | 54.2% | 0.7 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.35 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -7.6 |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mikael Pyyhtia has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.0 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mikael Pyyhtia's GAR this season?
Mikael Pyyhtia has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Mikael Pyyhtia have this season?
Mikael Pyyhtia has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 5 games this season.
Is Mikael Pyyhtia a good left wing?
Mikael Pyyhtia ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.