Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is an NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 20 goals, 36 assists and 56 points in 72 games, worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A consistent top-line center, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has played 15 seasons, accumulating an impressive 804 points in 1031 career games. He reached an elite peak GAR of 21.1 in 2022-23, demonstrating his high-end impact.
In his current season, he continues to be a significant contributor with an 11.0 GAR through 72 games. His value is strongly driven by even-strength defense, where he has added +5.2 GAR, complementing his 56 points from 20 goals and 36 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 192 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 1 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 20 | 36 | 56 | -8 | 21 | 133 | 15.0% | 19:04 | 54.8% | 18.7 | 0.6 | 7.4 | 1.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.0 | +1.5 | +3.7 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 86th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 7.4 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 18 | 49 | 67 | 11.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 37 | 67 | 104 | 17.8 |
| 2021-22 | 63 | 11 | 39 | 50 | 3.9 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 6.8 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 9.1 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 28 | 41 | 69 | 7.9 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 7.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 7.0 |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 5.0 |
| 2014-15 | 76 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 10.3 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 8.2 |
| 2012-13 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 7.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+3.7 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.8 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 Nugent-Hopkins's GAR this season?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been worth 7.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's WAR this season?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been worth about 1.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have this season?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 20 goals and 36 assists for 56 points in 72 games this season.
Is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a good center?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ranks in the 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has accumulated 113.4 career GAR and 752 points.
When was Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drafted?
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 1 — EDM.