Rasmus Ristolainen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rasmus Ristolainen is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Ristolainen has 1 goals, 13 assists and 14 points in 44 games, worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rasmus Ristolainen is a seasoned defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers, now in his 13th NHL season with 820 career games played. At 31, his role has evolved from his earlier career, with his current season seeing him contribute 14 points from 1 goal and 13 assists in 44 games and a 1.8 GAR.
While he once posted a peak GAR of 9.0, Ristolainen's current value is predominantly in his even-strength defensive play, where he provides a solid +2.7 GAR. He primarily serves as a defensive specialist on the blue line.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 8 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 1 | 13 | 14 | +10 | 16 | 58 | 1.7% | 21:23 | 48.4% | 4.0 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +4.5 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 53th, WAR 53th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 1.3 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 2.4 |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 5.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 6.4 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 38 | 43 | 16.1 |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 6 | 35 | 41 | 4.2 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 6 | 39 | 45 | 16.4 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 9 | 32 | 41 | 2.7 |
| 2014-15 | 78 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -19.5 |
| 2013-14 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Ristolainen has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 53rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.5 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.4 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rasmus Ristolainen's GAR this season?
Rasmus Ristolainen has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Rasmus Ristolainen have this season?
Rasmus Ristolainen has 1 goals and 13 assists for 14 points in 44 games this season.
Is Rasmus Ristolainen a good defenseman?
Rasmus Ristolainen ranks in the 53rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.4) in the 2025-26 season.