Sidney Crosby — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sidney Crosby is an NHL center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Sidney Crosby has 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in 68 games, worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Sidney Crosby continues to perform at an elite level, even in his 19th NHL season. At 38 years old, the veteran center has been highly productive, recording 29 goals and 45 assists for 74 points in 68 games, contributing 11.9 GAR.
With 1260 career games and 1539 points, Crosby's legendary career includes a peak GAR of 24.8. His even-strength offense remains a positive factor, adding +2.2 GAR to his overall impact.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2005 — Round 1, Pick 1 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 29 | 45 | 74 | -1 | 44 | 160 | 18.1% | 19:13 | 57.0% | 21.0 | 0.8 | 12.2 | 2.19 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.8 | -0.8 | +2.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 95th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 68 | 29 | 45 | 74 | 12.2 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 33 | 58 | 91 | 15.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 42 | 52 | 94 | 20.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 33 | 60 | 93 | 17.6 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 31 | 53 | 84 | 17.5 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 24 | 38 | 62 | 15.1 |
| 2019-20 | 41 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 10.9 |
| 2018-19 | 79 | 35 | 65 | 100 | 27.6 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 29 | 60 | 89 | 22.9 |
| 2016-17 | 75 | 44 | 45 | 89 | 25.0 |
| 2015-16 | 80 | 36 | 49 | 85 | 19.9 |
| 2014-15 | 77 | 28 | 56 | 84 | 24.2 |
| 2013-14 | 80 | 36 | 68 | 104 | 28.9 |
| 2012-13 | 36 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 14.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sidney Crosby has been worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 28.9 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 Sidney Crosby's GAR this season?
Sidney Crosby has been worth 12.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
What is Sidney Crosby's WAR this season?
Sidney Crosby has been worth about 2.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Sidney Crosby have this season?
Sidney Crosby has 29 goals and 45 assists for 74 points in 68 games this season.
Is Sidney Crosby a good center?
Sidney Crosby ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Sidney Crosby's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Sidney Crosby has accumulated 272.1 career GAR and 1152 points.
When was Sidney Crosby drafted?
Sidney Crosby was drafted in 2005 — Round 1, Pick 1 — PIT.