Tom Wilson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tom Wilson is an NHL right wing for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Tom Wilson has 30 goals, 32 assists and 62 points in 72 games, worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tom Wilson is a high-impact power forward for the Washington Capitals, delivering a career-best performance in his recent season. In 72 games, he scored 30 goals and added 32 assists for 62 points, culminating in an impressive 13.2 GAR. This strong showing highlights his significant two-way presence and offensive growth.
While contributing substantially offensively, Wilson's primary value driver is his even-strength defense, where he posted a robust +3.9 GAR. He plays a physical, responsible game, making him a crucial component of the team's forward group and a difficult opponent to play against.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 16 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 30 | 32 | 62 | +15 | 117 | 153 | 19.6% | 19:28 | 54.5% | 24.0 | 0.9 | 8.8 | 1.58 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.5 | +0.7 | +0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 90th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 30 | 32 | 62 | 8.8 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 9.7 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 18 | 17 | 35 | -0.8 |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 2.1 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 4.5 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 3.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 2.1 |
| 2018-19 | 63 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 4.4 |
| 2017-18 | 78 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 4.0 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 7 | 12 | 19 | -0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 82 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -0.0 |
| 2014-15 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 3.1 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -2.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tom Wilson has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.5 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.7 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 Tom Wilson's GAR this season?
Tom Wilson has been worth 8.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
What is Tom Wilson's WAR this season?
Tom Wilson has been worth about 1.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Tom Wilson have this season?
Tom Wilson has 30 goals and 32 assists for 62 points in 72 games this season.
Is Tom Wilson a good right wing?
Tom Wilson ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Tom Wilson's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tom Wilson has accumulated 38.3 career GAR and 457 points.
When was Tom Wilson drafted?
Tom Wilson was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 16 — WSH.