Samuel Girard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Samuel Girard is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Samuel Girard has 3 goals, 16 assists and 19 points in 60 games, worth 4.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Samuel Girard is an offensive-minded defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, having played 608 career games and contributing 242 points from the blue line. The 28-year-old posted a career-high 11.5 GAR in 2019-20, and this season he has recorded 19 points in 60 appearances, showcasing his consistent offensive output.
His current 4.6 GAR is primarily fueled by his even-strength offense, which accounts for +5.8. Girard's ability to drive play and generate scoring opportunities from the defensive corps makes him a valuable asset.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 170 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 2, Pick 47 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 3 | 16 | 19 | +17 | 23 | 41 | 9.7% | 17:41 | 56.1% | 2.7 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 0.82 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +2.9 | +2.0 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 4.5 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4.1 |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4.4 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 10.3 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 5.7 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 8.9 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 4 | 30 | 34 | 12.0 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 6.3 |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 4.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Samuel Girard has been worth 4.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+2.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.0 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 4.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Samuel Girard have this season?
Samuel Girard has 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 60 games this season.
Is Samuel Girard a good defenseman?
Samuel Girard ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.5) in the 2025-26 season.