Blake
Lizotte
C · PIT · Defensive · Very good
- PAL
- 70
- WAR
- 0.6
- Value
- 74
- PTS
- 19
2025-26№ 222 / 615
Blake Lizotte (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Blake Lizotte
#46CPlays: Centre · 91% of faceoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins
HEIGHT : 175 cm · WEIGHT : 80 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : December 12, 1997 · Lindstrom, United States
Contract : $2,250,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 55 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 25 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 59 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 26 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 62 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 81 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 70 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 70 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Kings | 41 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Kings | 65 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 20 |
| 2018-19 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 452 | 55 | 95 | 150 | 218 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Kings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Playoff totals | 21 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 22 | |
Blake Lizotte: our analysis
2025-26 season: 55 GP, 7 G, 12 A, 19 PTS, +6 +/-, 13:52 TOI. WAR 0.6 (222nd of 615) · PAL 70, very good.
In 2025-26, Blake Lizotte, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 70 out of 100 (very good), and his WAR of 0.6 ranks 222nd among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: defense (91, among the best in the league), penalty kill (91, among the best in the league) and possession (89, among the best in the league). On the other hand, creation (2, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (10, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+1.7); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 31 in 2024-25 to 70; his WAR, though, went from 1.0 to 0.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 74 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Blake Lizotte's story
Raised in Lindstrom, Minnesota, Blake Lizotte came up outside major junior spotlight before earning a path toward the NHL. Undrafted out of high school, he spent two seasons with the Fargo Force of the USHL (2015–16 to 2016–17), using that time to develop his play at center.
Lizotte then moved to St. Cloud State for collegiate hockey in the NCHC, where he played two seasons. He helped the Huskies to consecutive NCHC regular-season crowns and to top seeding for the NCAA Tournament; in 2018–19 he finished among the team leaders in points and assists and was named to the NCHC First All-Star Team. Across his two years with St. Cloud he compiled 69 points in 76 games.
After college he signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Los Angeles Kings on April 2, 2019, joining the club immediately and making his NHL debut on April 6, 2019. He recorded his first NHL goal on November 9, 2019. Following the 2020–21 season, during which he finished with 10 points and led the Kings in plus-minus, he agreed to a one-year extension on June 24, 2021, and later signed a two-year extension on March 21, 2022.
Lizotte signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1, 2024. He suffered a preseason facial impact that resulted in a concussion on September 29 and missed about a month; he made his Penguins debut on October 31 against the Anaheim Ducks.
On the ice, Lizotte is a dependable pivot known for vision and playmaking. His collegiate scoring and quick transition to pro minutes underline a game built on passing, puck management and consistent defensive responsibility.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 13:35
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:26
- Pts/GP
- 0.28
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 21
- Blocks
- 17
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 54.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 11.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 43.4 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
21between 8 and 34 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 16
- Games
- 67
So far: 5 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.32 pts per game (last season: 0.35).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.24 in 23-24, 0.35 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 31 → 70
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 28: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 76 %
76
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 75
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 79
- Confidence 80 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 66
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 69
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 77
- Confidence 80 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 78
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 68
- Confidence 80 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 77
- Confidence 83 %
- PA
- Passing
- 74
- Confidence 76 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 64
- Confidence 76 %
- DF
- Defense
- 87
- Confidence 73 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 78
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating75
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)7.26 · 79
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 67
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.6 · 78
ST — Strength79
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.687 · 96
- Body mass (50 %)-1.689 · 47
EN — Endurance66
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.5 · 67
- Total ice time (20 %)741 · 66
- Shift length (15 %)42.2 · 63
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.1 · 67
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.098 · 71
DU — Durability69
- Share of games played (100 %)0.77 · 69
CK — Checking77
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.548 · 77
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.987 · 78
- Season volume (10 %)3.912 · 72
FG — Fighting78
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.893 · 78
DI — Discipline68
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.001 · 68
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.833 · 63
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.843 · 80
FO — Faceoffs77
- Faceoff % (85 %)50.2 · 77
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)36.4 · 73
PA — Passing74
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.61 · 73
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.409 · 69
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.065 · 78
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.812 · 81
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.489 · 76
SC — Scoring64
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.72 · 72
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.591 · 58
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.141 · 76
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.966 · 62
- xG per shot (10 %)0.081 · 67
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.1 · 60
DF — Defense87
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.113 · 87
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.213 · 85
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.384 · 89
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.002 · 80
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.259 · 78
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56.7 · 80
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.829 · 77
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience78
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)58
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall76
- SC · Scoring (20 %)64
- PA · Passing (20 %)74
- DF · Defense (20 %)87
- SK · Skating (12 %)75
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)77
- EN · Endurance (8 %)66
- DI · Discipline (5 %)68
- ST · Strength (3 %)79
- CK · Checking (2 %)77
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 75 | 64 | 87 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 85 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 76 | 65 | 82 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 78 | 67 | 84 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.6
wins above replacement
222 of 615
PAL Rating
70/ 100
Performance · Very good
130 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
74/ 100
Good value
1.85 M$ · expected PAL 46
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 23
- Defense
- 94
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- Offense
- 28
- Creation
- 2
- Shooting
- 10
- Possession
- 89
- Defense
- 91
- Discipline
- 44
- Power play
- 31
- Penalty kill
- 91
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 0.6 | 70 | 74 | 1.85 M$ |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 1.0 | 31 | 35 | 1.85 M$ |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 0.6 | 55 | 56 | 1.68 M$ |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 1.2 | 73 | 74 | 1.68 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
15/ 100
Low
better than 15% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
27/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
19/ 100
Low
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 359 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 30
- Shot selection
- 32
- Penalties drawn
- 62
- Puck management
- 39
Defense
- Takeaways
- 14
- Discipline
- 34
- Safe zone exits
- 33
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 15 | 27 | 19 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 13 | 28 | 19 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 77 | 98 | 15 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.6
wins above replacement
0.1 to 1.4 — 90% interval
222 of 615 forwards
+3.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.0
- EV defense
- +1.7
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.1
- Shooting
- -1.7
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +1.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 55 | 0.6 | 0.1 to 1.4 | 222/615 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 59 | 1.0 | 0.0 to 1.9 | 148/596 |
| 2023-24 | LAK | 62 | 0.6 | 0.1 to 1.3 | 208/608 |
| 2022-23 | LAK | 81 | 1.2 | 0.2 to 2.1 | 111/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 129.9 km/h43rd percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.9 km/h69th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 4289th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 36.8 %6th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 59.5 km51st percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.34 km42nd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.7 %24th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.1 %52nd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 45.1 %7th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1845th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 383rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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LAK
BOS
VGK
MTL
UTA
NSH
FLA
COL
CHI
DAL
CBJ
WSH
WPG
PHIBlake Lizotte: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Blake Lizotte have in 2026-27?
Blake Lizotte has 0 goals and 5 points (5 assists) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Blake Lizotte?
Blake Lizotte is 28 years old: he was born on December 13, 1997.
How tall is Blake Lizotte, and how much does he weigh?
Blake Lizotte is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 176 lb (80 kg).
Where is Blake Lizotte from?
United States: Blake Lizotte was born in Lindstrom, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Blake Lizotte play for?
Blake Lizotte plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at C, wearing number 46.
Is Blake Lizotte injured?
No: Blake Lizotte is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Blake Lizotte?
Blake Lizotte produced 0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 222nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 70 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does Blake Lizotte make?
Blake Lizotte earns $1.9M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 74 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Blake Lizotte's contract end?
Blake Lizotte's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Blake Lizotte overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 74 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Blake Lizotte a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 222nd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Blake Lizotte getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 31 in 2024-25 to 70 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Blake Lizotte played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Blake Lizotte has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).
What are Blake Lizotte's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Blake Lizotte has 452 games, 55 goals, 95 assists and 150 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 34 points in 81 games.
Is Blake Lizotte better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.38 points per game at home (3 in 8 games) and 0.20 on the road (2 in 10 games).
How does Blake Lizotte perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Blake Lizotte has 21 games and 4 points in his career. His pace (0.19 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.33).
Which player is most similar to Blake Lizotte?
Joel Kiviranta: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Joel Kiviranta's page →Is Blake Lizotte a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 21 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
Is Blake Lizotte married?
Yes, married to Abby Skaalerud in 2021.
What is Blake Lizotte's nationality?
Blake Lizotte is American.
What awards has Blake Lizotte won?
NCHC First All-Star Team (2018–19).
How many championships has Blake Lizotte won?
4: NCHC regular-season championship with the St. Cloud State Huskies (2017–18); NCHC regular-season championship with the St. Cloud State Huskies (2018–19); Secured the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament with the St. Cloud State Huskies (2017–18); Secured the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament with the St. Cloud State Huskies (2018–19).
Where did Blake Lizotte play before turning pro?
Fargo Force (USHL) 2015–16 to 2016–17; St. Cloud State University (NCHC) for two seasons, sophomore season 2018–19.
How many points is Blake Lizotte projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 21 points in 67 games in 2026-27 (8 to 34 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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