Sam Malinski — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Malinski is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Sam Malinski has 8 goals, 32 assists and 40 points in 82 games, worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Undrafted defenseman Sam Malinski has emerged as a high-impact blueliner, delivering a strong performance this season. In 82 games, he has contributed significantly to the offense with 40 points, including eight goals and 32 assists.
His overall value is elite, reflected in a 11.2 GAR, which also marks his career peak. A substantial portion of this contribution comes from his strong even-strength defensive play, accounting for +3.3 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | +43 | 22 | 164 | 4.9% | 17:37 | 59.1% | 6.9 | 0.4 | 8.8 | 2.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.6 | +4.9 | +0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 73th, GAR 94th, WAR 94th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 8.8 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Malinski has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 94th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.8 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Malinski's GAR this season?
Sam Malinski has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 94th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Sam Malinski have this season?
Sam Malinski has 8 goals and 32 assists for 40 points in 82 games this season.
Is Sam Malinski a good defenseman?
Sam Malinski ranks in the 94th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.8) in the 2025-26 season.