Bo
Horvat
C · NYI · Offensive · Above average
- PAL
- 66
- WAR
- 2.2
- Value
- 43
- PTS
- 57
2025-26№ 58 / 615
Bo Horvat (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Bo Horvat
#14CPlays: Centre · 90% of faceoffs
New York Islanders
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 100 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : April 4, 1995 · London, Canada
Drafted : 2013 · VAN · round 1, pick #9
Contract : $8,500,000 · 2023-24 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFANTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 68 | 31 | 26 | 57 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | New York Islanders | 81 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 81 | 33 | 35 | 68 | 39 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 30 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Vancouver Canucks | 49 | 31 | 23 | 54 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | Vancouver Canucks | 70 | 31 | 21 | 52 | 40 |
| 2020-21 | Vancouver Canucks | 56 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 23 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 69 | 22 | 31 | 53 | 21 |
| 2018-19 | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 27 | 34 | 61 | 33 |
| 2017-18 | Vancouver Canucks | 64 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | Vancouver Canucks | 81 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 27 |
| 2015-16 | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 18 |
| 2014-15 | Vancouver Canucks | 68 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 16 |
| NHL totals | 897 | 307 | 327 | 634 | 305 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | New York Islanders | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 17 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2014-15 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 34 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 6 | |
Bo Horvat: our analysis
2025-26 season: 68 GP, 31 G, 26 A, 57 PTS, +8 +/-, 20:46 TOI. WAR 2.2 (58th of 615) · PAL 66, above average.
In 2025-26, Bo Horvat, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 66 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 2.2 ranks 58th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: shooting (91, among the best in the league), creation (87, among the best in the league) and power play (85, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (5, among the weakest in the league) and defense (21, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+5.3); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.8).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 62; his WAR went from 1.5 to 2.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 43 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Bo Horvat's story
Growing up near Detroit, Bo Horvat spent childhood evenings taking in Red Wings games and practising hockey in his family’s basement before moving away at 12 to billet and play for the Toronto Red Wings minor program. He broke out during youth and minor ranks — a standout showing in the 2008 All‑Toronto peewee tournament and a 2010–11 campaign with the Elgin‑Middlesex Chiefs that produced 118 points and league player‑of‑the‑year honours — then had a short stint with the St. Thomas Stars to bridge the jump to junior.
London selected him ninth overall in the 2011 OHL Priority Selection and Horvat made an immediate impact, scoring in his OHL debut and helping the Knights to the J. Ross Robertson Cup in 2012. By his third OHL season he had emerged as a driving postseason presence: 33 regular‑season goals, a long midseason point streak and the dramatic, last‑second game‑winner in Game 7 of the OHL final. Those playoffs earned him the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award, and he later received the George Parsons Trophy at the Memorial Cup for sportsmanship.
Vancouver used the ninth overall pick on Horvat in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft; he signed his entry‑level deal in August 2013 and made his NHL debut on November 4, 2014. After beginning in a bottom‑six role, he earned more minutes and produced consistent two‑way play, contributing in Vancouver’s 2015 postseason and putting up career highs that led to an All‑Star selection in 2017. The club re‑signed him to a six‑year extension in September 2017 and he became the Canucks’ captain in October 2019.
Horvat spent nine seasons with Vancouver before being traded to the New York Islanders on January 30, 2023; he changed from No. 53 to No. 14, signed an eight‑year extension shortly after his arrival and scored his first goal for the Islanders within days. His tenure has included notable goal totals and leadership responsibilities.
Internationally Horvat has represented Canada across age groups and at senior level: U‑17 and Ivan Hlinka in 2012, the World Junior Championship in 2014, World Championships in 2018 and 2025, and he was named to Canada’s Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games. On the ice he is known for blending scoring ability with defensive commitment as a centre.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:59
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:39
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:13
- Pts/GP
- 1.00
- EV points
- 9
- Hits
- 28
- Blocks
- 8
- Takeaways
- 6
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 29.8 %
- Faceoffs
- 57.5 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
68between 47 and 83 (80% range)
- Goals
- 33
- Assists
- 35
- Games
- 78
So far: 16 pts in 16 games. The team has played 16 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.84 pts per game (last season: 0.84).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.84 in 23-24, 0.84 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 62 → 66
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 31: the age when production usually declines
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 85 %
87
High-end
- SK
- Skating
- 87
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 88
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 81
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 70
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 69
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 73
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 90
- Confidence 93 %
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 87
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 64
- Confidence 83 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 70
- Confidence 61 %
- EX
- Experience
- 88
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating87
- Top speed (35 %)36.9 · 86
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)9.438 · 86
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.6 · 81
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.9 · 82
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.453 · 52
- Body mass (50 %)0.922 · 88
EN — Endurance88
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.4 · 89
- Total ice time (20 %)1,318 · 83
- Shift length (15 %)48.7 · 85
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.7 · 90
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)4.196 · 90
DU — Durability81
- Share of games played (100 %)0.857 · 81
CK — Checking70
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.051 · 70
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.571 · 71
- Season volume (10 %)3.951 · 73
FG — Fighting69
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.737 · 69
DI — Discipline73
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.01 · 71
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.496 · 81
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.556 · 64
FO — Faceoffs90
- Faceoff % (85 %)55.7 · 89
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)52.5 · 88
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.626 · 74
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.587 · 81
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.238 · 88
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.981 · 67
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.465 · 74
SC — Scoring87
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.233 · 88
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.08 · 87
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.383 · 84
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.692 · 85
- xG per shot (10 %)0.083 · 76
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)16.5 · 88
DF — Defense64
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.021 · 70
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.138 · 64
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.794 · 63
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.173 · 60
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.752 · 66
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)60.2 · 63
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.022 · 63
PS — Penalty shot70
- Shootouts (60 %)32.4 · 69
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience88
- Career regular-season games (65 %)96
- Career playoff games (25 %)67
- NHL seasons (10 %)87
OV — Overall87
- SC · Scoring (20 %)87
- PA · Passing (20 %)80
- DF · Defense (20 %)64
- SK · Skating (12 %)87
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)90
- EN · Endurance (8 %)88
- DI · Discipline (5 %)73
- ST · Strength (3 %)72
- CK · Checking (2 %)70
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 64 |
| 2024-25 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 67 |
| 2023-24 | 87 | 83 | 87 | 70 |
| 2022-23 | 88 | 84 | 89 | 69 |
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
2.2
wins above replacement
58 of 615
PAL Rating
66/ 100
Performance · Above average
145 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
43/ 100
Poor return
8.50 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 85
- Defense
- 19
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- Offense
- 73
- Creation
- 87
- Shooting
- 91
- Possession
- 70
- Defense
- 21
- Discipline
- 25
- Power play
- 85
- Penalty kill
- 5
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 | NYI | 2.2 | 66 | 43 | 8.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 1.5 | 62 | 31 | 8.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 2.9 | 78 | 47 | 8.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 2.4 | 75 | 53 | 5.50 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
57/ 100
Average
better than 57% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
42/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
62/ 100
Average
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, 181 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 24
- Shot selection
- 61
- Penalties drawn
- 37
- Puck management
- 55
Defense
- Takeaways
- 60
- Discipline
- 38
- Safe zone exits
- 82
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 | NYI | 57 | 42 | 62 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 54 | 44 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 69 | 36 | 84 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 88 | 76 | 82 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.2
wins above replacement
0.7 to 3.7 — 90% interval
58 of 615 forwards
+11.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +5.3
- EV defense
- -0.8
- Power play
- +1.4
- Penalty kill
- -0.7
- Shooting
- +3.6
- Penalties
- -0.7
- Average → replacement
- +3.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 68 | 2.2 | 0.7 to 3.7 | 58/615 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 77 | 1.5 | 0.5 to 3.1 | 106/596 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 81 | 2.9 | 1.3 to 4.5 | 30/608 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 79 | 2.4 | 0.2 to 4.6 | 43/617 |
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
- 141.6 km/h83rd percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.5 km/h83rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 5796th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 43.3 %65th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 87.0 km93rd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.29 km95th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.0 %49th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.0 %9th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.7 %50th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4994th percentile | 791st percentile | 14.3 %57th percentile |
| High danger | 1485th percentile | 491st percentile | 28.6 %75th percentile |
| Mid range | 1894th percentile | 288th percentile | 11.1 %48th percentile |
| Long range | 490th 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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NYRBo Horvat: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Bo Horvat have in 2026-27?
Bo Horvat has 7 goals and 16 points (9 assists) in 16 games in 2026-27.
How old is Bo Horvat?
Bo Horvat is 31 years old: he was born on April 5, 1995.
How tall is Bo Horvat, and how much does he weigh?
Bo Horvat is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Bo Horvat from?
Canada: Bo Horvat was born in London, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Bo Horvat play for?
Bo Horvat plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at C, wearing number 14.
Is Bo Horvat injured?
No: Bo Horvat is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Bo Horvat?
Bo Horvat produced 2.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 58th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 66 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Bo Horvat make?
Bo Horvat earns $8.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 43 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Bo Horvat's contract end?
Bo Horvat's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Bo Horvat overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 43 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Bo Horvat a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 58th 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 Bo Horvat getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 62 in 2024-25 to 66 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Bo Horvat played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Bo Horvat has 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists).
What are Bo Horvat's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Bo Horvat has 897 games, 307 goals, 327 assists and 634 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 68 points in 81 games.
Where was Bo Horvat drafted?
Bo Horvat was drafted 9th overall (round 1) by Vancouver Canucks in 2013.
Is Bo Horvat better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.89 points per game at home (8 in 9 games) and 1.14 on the road (8 in 7 games).
How does Bo Horvat perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Bo Horvat has 34 games and 21 points in his career. His pace (0.62 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.71).
Which player is most similar to Bo Horvat?
Dylan Cozens: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Dylan Cozens's page →Is Bo Horvat a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 68 points in 2026-27, or 0.87 points per game.
Does Bo Horvat have siblings?
Yes: his brother Cal Horvat (played for the Elgin‑Middlesex Chiefs and the London Knights before deciding to become a police officer in Ontario).
Is Bo Horvat related to anyone famous?
Yes: Travis Konecny (second cousin, NHL player for the Philadelphia Flyers).
Is Bo Horvat married?
Yes, married to Holly Donaldson in 2019.
What is Bo Horvat's nationality?
Bo Horvat is Canadian. Internationally: Played for Canada at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (bronze medal), the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament (gold medal), the 2014 World Junior Championships (4th), the 2018 World Championship, the 2025 World Championship and the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What awards has Bo Horvat won?
Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as OHL playoff MVP, 2013 ; George Parsons Trophy for most sportsmanlike player at the 2013 Memorial Cup ; Alliance Hockey league player of the year with the Elgin‑Middlesex Chiefs, 2010–11 ; OHL Western Conference coaches' awards as best face‑off skater and shot‑blocker (2012–13) ; Named to the NHL All‑Star Game, 2017 ; Named to the NHL All‑Star Game (second time) during the 2022–23 season.
How many championships has Bo Horvat won?
2: Two J. Ross Robertson Cup titles with the London Knights (2011–12 and 2012–13); League championship with the St. Thomas Stars (2010–11, helped the team during a five‑game stint).
Where did Bo Horvat play before turning pro?
Played for the Elgin‑Middlesex Chiefs (2010–11), had a five‑game stint with the St. Thomas Stars (2010–11), and played for the London Knights (2011–2014) prior to turning professional..
How many points is Bo Horvat projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 68 points in 78 games in 2026-27 (47 to 83 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his New York Islanders teammates
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