Valeri Nichushkin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Valeri Nichushkin is an NHL right wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Valeri Nichushkin has 17 goals, 32 assists and 49 points in 72 games, worth 7.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran right wing with 11 seasons and 627 games under his belt, Valeri Nichushkin continues to be a high-impact player, currently posting a 6.8 GAR. This season, he has been a consistent offensive threat, contributing 17 goals and 32 assists for 49 points in 72 games.
Nichushkin's even-strength offense is his primary value driver, accounting for a significant +6.3 GAR. Following a career-best 9.9 GAR season a few years ago, he remains a top-six forward who consistently generates offense at even strength.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 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 | 58.3% | 24.3 | 0.5 | 7.8 | 1.40 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.7 | +3.8 | -0.2 | +0.9 |
League percentile rank: points 80th, GAR 73th, WAR 73th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 17 | 32 | 49 | 7.8 |
| 2024-25 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 5.2 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 8.1 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 4.0 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 25 | 27 | 52 | 10.5 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 5.9 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 5.9 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -1.1 |
| 2015-16 | 79 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 2.8 |
| 2014-15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 79 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 7.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Valeri Nichushkin has been worth 7.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 73rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.7 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.5 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 7.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 73rd 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 73rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.8) in the 2025-26 season.