Ville Koivunen — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ville Koivunen is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Ville Koivunen has 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points in 39 games, worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Ville Koivunen is a young right wing who contributes primarily through even-strength offense, generating +1.7 GAR in that area this season. In 39 games, he has recorded 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points, though his overall impact registers at -1.1 GAR.
Across his two seasons and 47 career games, Koivunen has accumulated 2 goals and 12 assists for 14 points. His highest GAR to date was 0.8 in his debut 2024-25 season, suggesting he is still finding his footing as a developing forward in the league.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 184 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 2, Pick 51 — CAR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -10 | 10 | 36 | 5.6% | 12:44 | 59.2% | 5.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.07 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.2 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 29th, WAR 29th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 39 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ville Koivunen has been worth 0.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 29th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
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 0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players.
What is Ville Koivunen's WAR this season?
Ville Koivunen has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 29th percentile of NHL players. 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 5 assists for 7 points in 39 games this season.
Is Ville Koivunen a good right wing?
Ville Koivunen ranks in the 29th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ville Koivunen's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ville Koivunen has accumulated 1.4 career GAR and 14 points.
When was Ville Koivunen drafted?
Ville Koivunen was drafted in 2021 — Round 2, Pick 51 — CAR.