Ryan McDonagh — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan McDonagh is an NHL defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the 2025-26 season Ryan McDonagh has 6 goals, 14 assists and 20 points in 48 games, worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 216 lb |
| Draft | 2007 — Round 1, Pick 12 — MTL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 6 | 14 | 20 | +14 | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | 19:15 | 49.6% | 2.9 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | +2.1 | -0.1 | -0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 43th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 48 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 1.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 1.8 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 4.2 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 2 | 18 | 20 | -5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 4 | 22 | 26 | -2.0 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 1.1 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -0.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 5.3 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 1.4 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 6 | 36 | 42 | 6.3 |
| 2015-16 | 73 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 4.1 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 3.2 |
| 2013-14 | 77 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 7.6 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 2.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan McDonagh has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.7).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.6 in 2013-14.
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 McDonagh's GAR this season?
Ryan McDonagh has been worth 1.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan McDonagh have this season?
Ryan McDonagh has 6 goals and 14 assists for 20 points in 48 games this season.
Is Ryan McDonagh a good defenseman?
Ryan McDonagh ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.8) in the 2025-26 season.