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 4.1 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 | 54.4% | 21.3 | 0.5 | 4.1 | 1.85 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.7 | +1.0 | +3.8 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 86th, GAR 81th, WAR 81th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 4.1 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 6.8 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 18 | 49 | 67 | 7.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 37 | 67 | 104 | 7.0 |
| 2021-22 | 63 | 11 | 39 | 50 | -1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 16 | 19 | 35 | 3.6 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 22 | 39 | 61 | -4.8 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 28 | 41 | 69 | -5.9 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 10.5 |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 12 | 22 | 34 | -2.1 |
| 2014-15 | 76 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 2.6 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 2.4 |
| 2012-13 | 40 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been worth 4.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 81st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+3.8 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.8).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.5 in 2016-17.
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 4.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 81st percentile of NHL players.
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 81st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.1) in the 2025-26 season.