Vasily Podkolzin — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Vasily Podkolzin is an NHL right wing for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Vasily Podkolzin has 19 goals, 18 assists and 37 points in 82 games, worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 2019 first-round pick, Vasily Podkolzin has developed into a consistent presence over five NHL seasons. The 25-year-old right winger has played 301 career games, accumulating 96 points (45 goals, 51 assists), establishing himself as a reliable middle-six forward.
In his current season, he has registered 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) through 82 games, matching his career-high GAR of 4.5. His primary contribution comes from his even-strength offense, which accounts for +0.4 GAR, indicating his ability to drive play and generate scoring chances in 5-on-5 situations.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 10 — VAN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 19 | 18 | 37 | +16 | 63 | 139 | 13.7% | 15:23 | 53.4% | 15.5 | 0.4 | 4.7 | 0.84 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.8 | +0.6 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 70th, GAR 61th, WAR 61th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 4.7 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 3.7 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -0.3 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 2.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Vasily Podkolzin has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 61st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.8 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.7 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vasily Podkolzin's GAR this season?
Vasily Podkolzin has been worth 4.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 61st percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Vasily Podkolzin have this season?
Vasily Podkolzin has 19 goals and 18 assists for 37 points in 82 games this season.
Is Vasily Podkolzin a good right wing?
Vasily Podkolzin ranks in the 61st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.7) in the 2025-26 season.