Samuel Girard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Samuel Girard is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Samuel Girard has 7 points (1 goals, 6 assists) in 12 games, a 49-point pace over 84 games. He is 7th on the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring. All 7 came at even strength. He is averaging 19:02 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Samuel Girard is a defenseman who plays second-pair minutes, providing a solid contribution for his position. In his prime, he excels as an effective penalty killer.
He consistently suppresses chances at even strength and maintains strong discipline, rarely taking penalties. His reliable defensive play makes him a key part of the blue line.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 170 lb |
| Born | May 12, 1998 (age 28) in Roberval, Canada |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 2, Pick 47 — NSH |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 2 | 16 | 6.2% | 19:02 | 49.4% | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.2 | +0.2 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 69th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:02 | 16 | 6.2% | 2 | 4 | 0.58 | 1.3 | 0.27 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1.3 |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 3.2 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4.6 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 3.5 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 7.8 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 4.0 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 8.1 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 4 | 30 | 34 | 8.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 6.0 |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Samuel Girard has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.5 in 2019-20.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Girard's GAR this season?
Samuel Girard has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Samuel Girard's WAR this season?
Samuel Girard has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Samuel Girard have this season?
Samuel Girard has 1 goals and 6 assists for 7 points in 12 games this season.
Is Samuel Girard a good defenseman?
Samuel Girard ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Samuel Girard's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Samuel Girard has accumulated 51.2 career GAR and 249 points.
How tall is Samuel Girard, and how much does he weigh?
Samuel Girard is 5'10" tall and weighs 170 lb. Born May 12, 1998 (age 28) in Roberval, Canada.
How does Samuel Girard score across situations in 2026-27?
Samuel Girard has 7 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Samuel Girard's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Samuel Girard has scored on 6.2% of 16 shots in 2026-27.