Nick Paul — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nick Paul is an NHL left wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Nick Paul has 7 goals, 8 assists and 15 points in 50 games, worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 234 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 4, Pick 101 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -14 | 20 | 68 | 10.3% | 13:48 | 50.4% | 10.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.8 | +2.5 | -0.2 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 33th, GAR 41th, WAR 41th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 9.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 9.8 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 3.0 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 1.7 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 1.5 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 4.2 |
| 2018-19 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nick Paul has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 41st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.8 in 2024-25.
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 Paul's GAR this season?
Nick Paul has been worth 1.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 41st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nick Paul have this season?
Nick Paul has 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points in 50 games this season.
Is Nick Paul a good left wing?
Nick Paul ranks in the 41st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.4) in the 2025-26 season.