Valeri Nichushkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Valeri Nichushkin is an NHL right wing for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Valeri Nichushkin has 17 goals, 32 assists and 49 points in 72 games, worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 10 — DAL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 17 | 32 | 49 | +9 | 26 | 160 | 10.6% | 17:43 | 57.7% | 25.5 | 0.5 | 6.9 | 1.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.7 | +4.5 | +0.0 | +1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 80th, GAR 71th, WAR 71th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 6.9 |
| 2024-25 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 4.5 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 6.2 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 4.8 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 25 | 27 | 52 | 10.1 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 7.2 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 8.9 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 1.3 |
| 2014-15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.3 |
| 2013-14 | 79 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 7.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Valeri Nichushkin has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 71st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.7 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.1 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valeri Nichushkin's GAR this season?
Valeri Nichushkin has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 71st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Valeri Nichushkin have this season?
Valeri Nichushkin has 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points in 72 games this season.
Is Valeri Nichushkin a good right wing?
Valeri Nichushkin ranks in the 71st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.9) in the 2025-26 season.