Nick Foligno — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Foligno is an NHL left wing for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Nick Foligno has 4 goals, 11 assists and 15 points in 54 games, worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A true ironman of the league, Nick Foligno has carved out an extensive career spanning 19 seasons and 1287 games. While his peak impact was considerable, reaching an 18.0 GAR in 2014-15, his current role with the Minnesota Wild is more specialized.
This season, Foligno's overall impact sits at -0.8 GAR, indicating a decline from his prime. However, he still provides positive value in even-strength defense, contributing +1.6 GAR in that area, alongside 15 points in 54 games.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2006 — Round 1, Pick 28 — OTT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 4 | 11 | 15 | +2 | 44 | 49 | 10.0% | 12:48 | 47.2% | 4.3 | 0.3 | -0.8 | -0.13 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3 | +0.9 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 22th, GAR 17th, WAR 17th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 54 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -0.8 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 64 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0.3 |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.3 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 2.5 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 6.0 |
| 2017-18 | 72 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 3.7 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 26 | 25 | 51 | 15.0 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 12.7 |
| 2014-15 | 79 | 31 | 42 | 73 | 19.3 |
| 2013-14 | 70 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 12.1 |
| 2012-13 | 45 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 3.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Foligno has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 17th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.3 in 2014-15.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick Foligno's GAR this season?
Nick Foligno has been worth -0.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nick Foligno's WAR this season?
Nick Foligno has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 17th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nick Foligno have this season?
Nick Foligno has 4 goals and 11 assists for 15 points in 54 games this season.
Is Nick Foligno a good left wing?
Nick Foligno ranks in the 17th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nick Foligno's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nick Foligno has accumulated 82.7 career GAR and 464 points.
When was Nick Foligno drafted?
Nick Foligno was drafted in 2006 — Round 1, Pick 28 — OTT.