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 0.6 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 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | +0.4 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 51th, WAR 51th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 3 | 17 | 20 | -2.1 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -0.0 |
| 2020-21 | 49 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -1.5 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 0.3 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 5 | 38 | 43 | 3.8 |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 6 | 35 | 41 | 5.9 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 6 | 39 | 45 | 3.4 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 9 | 32 | 41 | 6.4 |
| 2014-15 | 78 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -4.1 |
| 2013-14 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rasmus Ristolainen has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 51st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.4 in 2015-16.
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 0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players.
What is Rasmus Ristolainen's WAR this season?
Rasmus Ristolainen has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 51st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 51st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Rasmus Ristolainen's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Rasmus Ristolainen has accumulated 10.8 career GAR and 318 points.
When was Rasmus Ristolainen drafted?
Rasmus Ristolainen was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 8 — BUF.