Nikita Kucherov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nikita Kucherov is an NHL right wing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Nikita Kucherov has 44 goals, 86 assists and 130 points in 77 games, worth 26.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 173 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 58 — TBL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 44 | 86 | 130 | +43 | 50 | 229 | 19.2% | 20:04 | 56.9% | 35.0 | 1.1 | 26.7 | 4.79 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +19.9 | +0.7 | +5.8 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 100th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 44 | 86 | 130 | 26.7 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 37 | 84 | 121 | 27.2 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 44 | 100 | 144 | 27.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 30 | 83 | 113 | 20.2 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 25 | 44 | 69 | 14.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 33 | 52 | 85 | 19.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 41 | 87 | 128 | 26.0 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 39 | 61 | 100 | 22.3 |
| 2016-17 | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 18.7 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 16.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 18.9 |
| 2013-14 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 3.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikita Kucherov has been worth 26.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+19.9 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.4).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 27.2 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikita Kucherov's GAR this season?
Nikita Kucherov has been worth 26.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nikita Kucherov have this season?
Nikita Kucherov has 44 goals and 86 assists for 130 points in 77 games this season.
Is Nikita Kucherov a good right wing?
Nikita Kucherov ranks in the 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (26.7) in the 2025-26 season.