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 3.4 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% | 10.5 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 0.60 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 56th, WAR 56th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 3.4 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 4.7 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 26 | 30 | 56 | 6.0 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 5.5 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 3.4 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 8.8 |
| 2018-19 | 74 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 10.1 |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 22 | 38 | 60 | 8.5 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 1.4 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 8.5 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 10.7 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 14.3 |
| 2012-13 | 37 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Reilly Smith has been worth 3.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 56th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.3 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 3.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 56th percentile of NHL players.
What is Reilly Smith's WAR this season?
Reilly Smith has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 56th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 56th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Reilly Smith's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Reilly Smith has accumulated 91.5 career GAR and 579 points.
When was Reilly Smith drafted?
Reilly Smith was drafted in 2009 — Round 3, Pick 69 — DAL.