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 7.7 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% | 20.2 | 0.4 | 7.7 | 1.39 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.8 | +0.1 | +1.7 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 7.7 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 8.7 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 8.5 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 26 | 41 | 67 | 10.9 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 30 | 46 | 76 | 14.4 |
| 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 7.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.8 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.4 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 7.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players.
What is Pavel Buchnevich's WAR this season?
Pavel Buchnevich has been worth about 1.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Pavel Buchnevich's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Pavel Buchnevich has accumulated 94.6 career GAR and 506 points.
When was Pavel Buchnevich drafted?
Pavel Buchnevich was drafted in 2013 — Round 3, Pick 75 — NYR.