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, 15 assists and 21 points in 48 games, worth 7.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran defenseman, Ryan McDonagh has enjoyed a long career spanning 16 seasons, playing 1058 games and compiling 441 points. He reached his peak GAR of 9.5 in 2018-19, consistently providing offensive contributions from the blueline.
In his current season, McDonagh maintains a positive impact with a 1.5 GAR through 48 games. His value is largely driven by even-strength offense, where he has contributed +3.8 GAR, alongside 21 points from 6 goals and 15 assists.
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 | 15 | 21 | +14 | 6 | 39 | 15.4% | 19:15 | 43.5% | 2.9 | 0.3 | 7.8 | 0.14 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +1.8 | -0.0 | -0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 44th, GAR 53th, WAR 53th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 48 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 7.8 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 20.2 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 12.6 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 17.0 |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 17.2 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 19.6 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 9.3 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 6 | 36 | 42 | 11.6 |
| 2015-16 | 73 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 7.4 |
| 2014-15 | 71 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 5.8 |
| 2013-14 | 77 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 7.2 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 8.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan McDonagh has been worth 7.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 53rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.2 in 2023-24.
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 7.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 53rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan McDonagh have this season?
Ryan McDonagh has 6 goals and 15 assists for 21 points in 48 games this season.
Is Ryan McDonagh a good defenseman?
Ryan McDonagh ranks in the 53rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.8) in the 2025-26 season.