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 29.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An elite, high-scoring right wing, Nikita Kucherov consistently ranks among the league's top offensive threats. Over 12 seasons and 880 career games, the 33-year-old has amassed an impressive 1124 points, including 401 goals and 723 assists.
His offensive dominance is underscored by a career-best 29.3 GAR in 2023-24, and a current 28.7 GAR over 77 games, where he has recorded 44 goals and 86 assists for 130 points. Kucherov's primary value driver is his exceptional even-strength offense, contributing +6.9 GAR in that area.
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 | 231 | 19.0% | 20:04 | 62.5% | 34.0 | 1.1 | 29.3 | 5.27 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +21.2 | +0.6 | +5.1 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 100th, GAR 100th, WAR 100th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 44 | 86 | 130 | 29.3 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 37 | 84 | 121 | 30.9 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 44 | 100 | 144 | 35.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 30 | 83 | 113 | 26.1 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 25 | 44 | 69 | 16.0 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 33 | 52 | 85 | 21.8 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 41 | 87 | 128 | 29.0 |
| 2017-18 | 80 | 39 | 61 | 100 | 22.7 |
| 2016-17 | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 20.0 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 17.7 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 20.2 |
| 2013-14 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 5.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikita Kucherov has been worth 29.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+21.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.3).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 35.2 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 29.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th 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 100th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (29.3) in the 2025-26 season.