Reilly Smith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Reilly Smith is an NHL right wing for the Vegas Golden Knights. In the 2025-26 season Reilly Smith has 16 goals, 10 assists and 26 points in 69 games, worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Reilly Smith is a seasoned right winger for the Vegas Golden Knights, bringing 15 seasons and 988 career games of experience to the lineup. At 35, he has transitioned into a more depth-oriented role, contributing 26 points from 16 goals and 10 assists in 69 games this season, with a 1.9 GAR.
While his peak GAR of 11.1 came early in his career, Smith continues to provide value through his even-strength offense, where he accounts for +4 GAR. He remains a contributor, leveraging his experience in a more specialized capacity.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 3, Pick 69 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 16 | 10 | 26 | -8 | 4 | 95 | 16.8% | 13:41 | 48.5% | 10.8 | 0.3 | 4.8 | 0.44 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.5 | +1.7 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 49th, WAR 49th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 2.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 3.8 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 2.7 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 4.1 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 8.6 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 9.1 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 6.0 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 5.0 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 2.5 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 1.1 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 11.0 |
| 2012-13 | 37 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Reilly Smith has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 49th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.0 in 2013-14.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reilly Smith's GAR this season?
Reilly Smith has been worth 4.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 49th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Reilly Smith have this season?
Reilly Smith has 16 goals and 10 assists for 26 points in 69 games this season.
Is Reilly Smith a good right wing?
Reilly Smith ranks in the 49th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.8) in the 2025-26 season.