Rickard Rakell — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Rickard Rakell is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Rickard Rakell has 23 goals, 24 assists and 47 points in 60 games, worth 13.2 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 23 | 24 | 47 | -3 | 8 | 165 | 13.9% | 18:56 | 50.2% | 28.1 | 0.6 | 13.2 | 2.36 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.5 | +0.2 | +1.9 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 79th, GAR 89th, WAR 89th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 13.2 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 14.2 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 4.5 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 28 | 32 | 60 | 12.5 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 9.6 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 4.9 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 9.2 |
| 2018-19 | 69 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 7.1 |
| 2017-18 | 77 | 34 | 35 | 69 | 19.1 |
| 2016-17 | 71 | 33 | 18 | 51 | 17.6 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 11.5 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 5.3 |
| 2013-14 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.0 |
| 2012-13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Rickard Rakell has been worth 13.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 89th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.5 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.1 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 13.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Rickard Rakell have this season?
Rickard Rakell has 23 goals and 24 assists for 47 points in 60 games this season.
Is Rickard Rakell a good right wing?
Rickard Rakell ranks in the 89th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (13.2) in the 2025-26 season.