Ville Koivunen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ville Koivunen is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ville Koivunen has 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 13 games, a 32-point pace over 84 games. He is 12th on the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring. All 5 came at even strength. He is averaging 14:22 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Early in his NHL career, Ville Koivunen is a right wing who plays fourth-line or depth minutes. He is gaining experience at the professional level.
As a young player, he is working to establish himself and expand his responsibilities within the lineup.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 184 lb |
| Born | June 13, 2003 (age 23) in Oulu, Finland |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 51 — CAR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 8 | 12 | 16.7% | 14:22 | 53.2% | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | +0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 55th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:22 | 12 | 16.7% | 2 | 1 | 0.38 | 1.7 | -0.03 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ville Koivunen has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.3 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.4 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 Ville Koivunen's GAR this season?
Ville Koivunen has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Koivunen's WAR this season?
Ville Koivunen has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ville Koivunen have this season?
Ville Koivunen has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 13 games this season.
Is Ville Koivunen a good right wing?
Ville Koivunen ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ville Koivunen's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ville Koivunen has accumulated 3.3 career GAR and 19 points.
How tall is Ville Koivunen, and how much does he weigh?
Ville Koivunen is 6'0" tall and weighs 184 lb. Born June 13, 2003 (age 23) in Oulu, Finland.
How does Ville Koivunen score across situations in 2026-27?
Ville Koivunen has 5 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Ville Koivunen's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ville Koivunen has scored on 16.7% of 12 shots in 2026-27.