Rickard Rakell — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rickard Rakell is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Rickard Rakell has 24 goals, 24 assists and 48 points in 60 games, worth 10.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Rickard Rakell is a high-impact veteran right winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins, showcasing significant offensive prowess in his 14th NHL season. At 33, he continues to be a formidable scorer, tallying 48 points, including 24 goals, in just 60 games this season, resulting in an impressive 13.1 GAR.
His primary contribution comes from his even-strength offense, where he adds a substantial +5.4 GAR, consistently generating scoring opportunities. Rakell remains a top-six forward capable of driving play and putting up strong offensive numbers.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 30 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 24 | 24 | 48 | -3 | 8 | 166 | 14.5% | 18:56 | 55.8% | 24.4 | 0.7 | 10.5 | 1.88 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.3 | +0.3 | +1.7 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 85th, WAR 85th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 10.5 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 13.3 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 28 | 32 | 60 | 11.9 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 8.0 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 6.2 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 8.3 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 7.3 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 17.9 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 33 | 18 | 51 | 16.6 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 11.6 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 6.4 |
| 2013-14 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.5 |
| 2012-13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rickard Rakell has been worth 10.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 85th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.9 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickard Rakell's GAR this season?
Rickard Rakell has been worth 10.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 85th percentile of NHL players.
What is Rickard Rakell's WAR this season?
Rickard Rakell has been worth about 1.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 85th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Rickard Rakell have this season?
Rickard Rakell has 24 goals and 24 assists for 48 points in 60 games this season.
Is Rickard Rakell a good right wing?
Rickard Rakell ranks in the 85th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Rickard Rakell's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Rickard Rakell has accumulated 123.4 career GAR and 567 points.
When was Rickard Rakell drafted?
Rickard Rakell was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 30 — ANA.