Riley Tufte — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Riley Tufte is an NHL left wing for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Riley Tufte has 1 goals, 0 assists and 1 points in 4 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Riley Tufte, a former first-round draft pick, is a large left wing who has struggled to establish a consistent NHL role over five seasons. The 28-year-old has played just 28 career games, recording 3 goals and 1 assist for 4 points.
His peak GAR registered at -0.0 in 2023-24, and his current season shows a GAR of -0.8 in 4 games. With even-strength offense contributing +0 GAR, Tufte has yet to translate his size or draft pedigree into significant NHL production.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 233 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 25 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 25.0% | 11:40 | — | 1.3 | 0.3 | -0.2 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Riley Tufte has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.0 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 Riley Tufte's GAR this season?
Riley Tufte has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Riley Tufte have this season?
Riley Tufte has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 4 games this season.
Is Riley Tufte a good left wing?
Riley Tufte ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.