Ryan Graves — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Graves is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Graves has 1 goals, 0 assists and 1 points in 22 games, worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A defense-first blueliner, Ryan Graves is in his eighth NHL season, having played 455 career games for the Pittsburgh Penguins. While his career offensive output stands at 119 points, his primary value lies in his play without the puck.
This season, Graves has recorded only one point in 22 games, yet he still registers a 1.3 GAR, primarily due to his solid even-strength defense. The 31-year-old provides a reliable, defensive presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 4, Pick 110 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 10 | 21 | 4.8% | 15:18 | 51.8% | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.7 | +0.9 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 61 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3.4 |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 5.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | 75 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 12.4 |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 0.6 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 9 | 17 | 26 | -8.8 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Graves has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.9 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.3 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Graves's GAR this season?
Ryan Graves has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan Graves have this season?
Ryan Graves has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 22 games this season.
Is Ryan Graves a good defenseman?
Ryan Graves ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.