Ryan O'Reilly — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan O'Reilly is an NHL center for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Ryan O'Reilly has 25 goals, 49 assists and 74 points in 81 games, worth 10.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A highly productive veteran center, Ryan O'Reilly is in his 17th season, having played 1233 career games and amassed 898 points. He achieved a peak GAR of 15.2 in 2013-14, consistently delivering strong two-way play throughout his career.
This season, O'Reilly remains a pivotal player, posting a 12.4 GAR over 81 games. His primary contribution comes from even-strength offense, where he has generated +6.5 GAR, alongside an impressive 74 points from 25 goals and 49 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 2, Pick 33 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | +8 | 22 | 154 | 16.2% | 20:24 | 54.1% | 23.7 | 0.7 | 10.3 | 1.84 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.3 | +0.6 | +2.4 | -0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 95th, GAR 84th, WAR 84th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | 10.3 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 21 | 32 | 53 | 5.1 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 26 | 43 | 69 | 7.6 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 5.5 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 21 | 37 | 58 | 6.2 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 24 | 30 | 54 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 12 | 49 | 61 | 6.2 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 28 | 49 | 77 | 15.8 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 24 | 37 | 61 | 8.6 |
| 2016-17 | 72 | 20 | 35 | 55 | 11.6 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 10.8 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 17 | 38 | 55 | 9.9 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 28 | 36 | 64 | 17.9 |
| 2012-13 | 29 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 4.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan O'Reilly has been worth 10.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 84th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.9 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 O'Reilly's GAR this season?
Ryan O'Reilly has been worth 10.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan O'Reilly's WAR this season?
Ryan O'Reilly has been worth about 1.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 84th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan O'Reilly have this season?
Ryan O'Reilly has 25 goals and 49 assists for 74 points in 81 games this season.
Is Ryan O'Reilly a good center?
Ryan O'Reilly ranks in the 84th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (10.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan O'Reilly's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan O'Reilly has accumulated 128.8 career GAR and 791 points.
When was Ryan O'Reilly drafted?
Ryan O'Reilly was drafted in 2009 — Round 2, Pick 33 — COL.