Yan Kuznetsov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Yan Kuznetsov is an NHL defenseman for the Calgary Flames.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Yan Kuznetsov has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists) in 14 games, a 12-point pace over 84 games. He is 14th on the Calgary Flames in scoring. Both came at even strength. He is averaging 17:19 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Yan Kuznetsov, a defenseman early in his NHL career, plays second-pair minutes and makes a modest impact. He shows a reliable defensive strength by consistently getting in front of shots and blocking them.
However, Kuznetsov gives up chances at even strength, which can frequently put his team under defensive pressure in their own zone.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Calgary Flames |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Born | March 9, 2002 (age 24) in Murmansk, Russia |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 2, Pick 50 — CGY |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 6 | 16 | 0.0% | 17:19 | 49.0% | 0.5 | -0.0 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 29th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:19 | 16 | 0.0% | 0 | 2 | 0.14 | 0.5 | -0.14 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Yan Kuznetsov has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.1 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yan Kuznetsov's GAR this season?
Yan Kuznetsov has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Yan Kuznetsov's WAR this season?
Yan Kuznetsov 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 Yan Kuznetsov have this season?
Yan Kuznetsov has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 14 games this season.
Is Yan Kuznetsov a good defenseman?
Yan Kuznetsov ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Yan Kuznetsov's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Yan Kuznetsov has accumulated -0.7 career GAR and 14 points.
How tall is Yan Kuznetsov, and how much does he weigh?
Yan Kuznetsov is 6'4" tall and weighs 209 lb. Born March 9, 2002 (age 24) in Murmansk, Russia.
How does Yan Kuznetsov score across situations in 2026-27?
Yan Kuznetsov has 2 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Yan Kuznetsov's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Yan Kuznetsov has scored on 0.0% of 16 shots in 2026-27.