Taylor Ward — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Taylor Ward is an NHL right wing for the Los Angeles Kings. In the 2025-26 season Taylor Ward has 3 goals, 4 assists and 7 points in 36 games, worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted defenseman, Taylor Ward is currently experiencing his most significant NHL action at 28 years old. In 36 games this season, he has registered 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points.
His 1.2 GAR this season marks his career peak, indicating a modest but consistent contribution as he earns a regular spot. Across two seasons, he has played 37 games, totaling 4 goals and 4 assists.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Angeles Kings |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +0 | 7 | 38 | 7.9% | 9:28 | 51.3% | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.17 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.4 | +1.2 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 54th, WAR 54th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Taylor Ward has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 54th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.4 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
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 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 54th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Taylor Ward have this season?
Taylor Ward has 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 36 games this season.
Is Taylor Ward a good right wing?
Taylor Ward ranks in the 54th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2025-26 season.