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 7.0 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 | 55.7% | 25.8 | 0.6 | 7.0 | 2.19 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | -0.6 | +1.7 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 86th, WAR 86th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 7.0 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 14.9 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 15 | 22 | 37 | -1.0 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 28 | 32 | 60 | -2.0 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 9 | 19 | 28 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 15 | 27 | 42 | -1.8 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 18 | 25 | 43 | -5.1 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 9.9 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 33 | 18 | 51 | 6.6 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 20 | 23 | 43 | -1.8 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 1.8 |
| 2013-14 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 |
| 2012-13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rickard Rakell has been worth 7.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 86th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 14.9 in 2024-25.
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 7.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 86th percentile of NHL players.
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 86th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.0) in the 2025-26 season.