Yegor Chinakhov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Yegor Chinakhov is an NHL right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Yegor Chinakhov has 21 goals, 21 assists and 42 points in 72 games, worth 9.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Yegor Chinakhov is enjoying a career-best season for the Penguins, establishing himself as a significant offensive force. His 11.5 GAR this year is a personal high, driven by a strong 21 goals and 21 assists through 72 games. This production marks him as a key contributor on the wing.
Over his five seasons and 247 career games, Chinakhov has steadily developed into a reliable scorer, accumulating 55 goals and 58 assists. His current output suggests he's reached an elite level of play, consistently contributing to his team's success.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 203 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 21 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 21 | 21 | 42 | -3 | 10 | 140 | 17.3% | 15:36 | 53.9% | 15.1 | 0.7 | 9.9 | 1.78 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +8.3 | -0.3 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 69th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 9.9 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 2.1 |
| 2023-24 | 53 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 5.8 |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -1.9 |
| 2021-22 | 62 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -3.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Yegor Chinakhov has been worth 9.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+8.3 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.9 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 Yegor Chinakhov's GAR this season?
Yegor Chinakhov has been worth 9.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
What is Yegor Chinakhov's WAR this season?
Yegor Chinakhov has been worth about 1.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Yegor Chinakhov have this season?
Yegor Chinakhov has 21 goals and 21 assists for 42 points in 72 games this season.
Is Yegor Chinakhov a good right wing?
Yegor Chinakhov ranks in the 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Yegor Chinakhov's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Yegor Chinakhov has accumulated 12.8 career GAR and 113 points.
When was Yegor Chinakhov drafted?
Yegor Chinakhov was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 21 — CBJ.