Pavel Buchnevich — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Pavel Buchnevich is an NHL left wing for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Pavel Buchnevich has 20 goals, 28 assists and 48 points in 81 games, worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Pavel Buchnevich is a consistent top-six offensive threat, evidenced by his 506 career points in 674 games over ten seasons. The 6'1" left winger achieved a career-best 14.6 GAR in 2021-22, showcasing his ability to drive significant value for his team.
He continues to be a key offensive contributor this season, tallying 20 goals and 28 assists for 48 points across 81 games. His strong 7.0 GAR is primarily fueled by his excellent even-strength offense, which accounts for an impressive +8.3 GAR, solidifying his role as a primary scorer.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 3, Pick 75 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 20 | 28 | 48 | -10 | 26 | 142 | 14.1% | 17:56 | 49.2% | 20.3 | 0.4 | 6.0 | 1.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.4 | +1.3 | +1.7 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 68th, WAR 68th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 6.0 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 8.8 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 9.9 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 11.7 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 16.0 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 7.3 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 16 | 30 | 46 | 9.2 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 9.1 |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 13.1 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 5.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Pavel Buchnevich has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 68th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.0 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pavel Buchnevich's GAR this season?
Pavel Buchnevich has been worth 6.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 68th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Pavel Buchnevich have this season?
Pavel Buchnevich has 20 goals and 28 assists for 48 points in 81 games this season.
Is Pavel Buchnevich a good left wing?
Pavel Buchnevich ranks in the 68th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.0) in the 2025-26 season.