Ryan Leonard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Leonard is an NHL right wing for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Leonard has 20 goals, 25 assists and 45 points in 75 games, worth 8.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A rapidly emerging talent, Ryan Leonard is a young right wing for the Washington Capitals who is making a significant impact in his second NHL season. He has already accumulated 46 points in just 84 career games.
Leonard is enjoying a breakout year, contributing 45 points in 75 games and posting an excellent 8.6 GAR, which is his career high. His strong even-strength offense is a primary factor in his high value, marking him as a top-six offensive force.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 8 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 20 | 25 | 45 | +2 | 47 | 153 | 13.1% | 14:25 | 53.8% | 15.6 | 0.5 | 8.7 | 1.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.7 | -1.0 | +1.4 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 77th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 8.7 |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Leonard has been worth 8.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1).
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 Leonard's GAR this season?
Ryan Leonard has been worth 8.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Leonard's WAR this season?
Ryan Leonard has been worth about 1.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Leonard have this season?
Ryan Leonard has 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points in 75 games this season.
Is Ryan Leonard a good right wing?
Ryan Leonard ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.7) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Leonard's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Leonard has accumulated 8.7 career GAR and 46 points.
When was Ryan Leonard drafted?
Ryan Leonard was drafted in 2023 — Round 1, Pick 8 — WSH.