Taylor Ward — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Taylor Ward is an NHL right wing for the Los Angeles Kings.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Taylor Ward has 1 points (1 goals, 0 assists) in 4 games. He is 17th on the Los Angeles Kings in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 9:26 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Playing fourth-line or depth minutes, Taylor Ward is a right wing early in his NHL career.
Undrafted, he is working to establish a consistent presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Born | March 31, 1998 (age 28) in Kelowna, Canada |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 4 | 25.0% | 9:26 | 42.1% | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.0 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:26 | 4 | 25.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 0.6 | 0.48 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Taylor Ward has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Ward's GAR this season?
Taylor Ward has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Taylor Ward's WAR this season?
Taylor Ward has been worth about 0.1 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 Taylor Ward have this season?
Taylor Ward has 1 goals and 0 assists for 1 points in 4 games this season.
Is Taylor Ward a good right wing?
Taylor Ward ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Taylor Ward's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Taylor Ward has accumulated 1.6 career GAR and 9 points.
How tall is Taylor Ward, and how much does he weigh?
Taylor Ward is 6'2" tall and weighs 207 lb. Born March 31, 1998 (age 28) in Kelowna, Canada.
How does Taylor Ward score across situations in 2026-27?
Taylor Ward has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Taylor Ward's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Taylor Ward has scored on 25.0% of 4 shots in 2026-27.