Dylan
Strome
C · WSH · Offensive · Below average
- PAL
- 22
- WAR
- 1.2
- Value
- 12
- PTS
- 58
2025-26№ 131 / 615
Dylan Strome (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Dylan Strome
#17CPlays: Centre · 99% of faceoffs
Washington Capitals
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 91 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : March 6, 1997 · Mississauga, Canada
Drafted : 2015 · ARI · round 1, pick #3
Contract : $5,000,000 · 2023-24 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 15 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 80 | 19 | 39 | 58 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 29 | 53 | 82 | 34 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | 40 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 14 |
| 2019-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 58 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 16 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Blackhawks | 58 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 14 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | 21 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 613 | 168 | 288 | 456 | 216 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 23 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 4 | |
Dylan Strome: our analysis
2025-26 season: 80 GP, 19 G, 39 A, 58 PTS, +2 +/-, 18:02 TOI. WAR 1.2 (131st of 615) · PAL 22, below average.
In 2025-26, Dylan Strome, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 22 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 1.2 ranks 131st among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: power play (88, among the best in the league) and offense (72, above average). On the other hand, defense (4, among the weakest in the league) and discipline (14, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+4.2); his biggest cost: EV defense (-3.2).
A marked decline: his PAL was 56 in 2024-25, against 22 now; his WAR went from 3.0 to 1.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 12 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Dylan Strome's story
Internationally, Strome has represented Canada across youth and senior levels: named to the All-Star Team at the 2014 U17 tournament, gold medallist at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka, co-leader in scoring for Canada at the 2016 World Juniors and captain of the 2017 squad that took silver. He also won a silver medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, contributing one goal and five points in ten games. On the ice he is best described as a centre with strong playmaking instincts, effectiveness on the power play and an ability to drive offence.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 17:19
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:46
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:02
- Pts/GP
- 0.93
- EV points
- 10
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 13
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 37.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 50.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
65between 44 and 80 (80% range)
- Goals
- 19
- Assists
- 47
- Games
- 82
So far: 14 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.76 pts per game (last season: 0.73).
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
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.82 in 23-24, 0.73 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 56 → 22
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 29: 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 84 %
77
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 61
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 61
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 82
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 91
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 47
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 47
- Confidence 67 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 60
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 88
- Confidence 93 %
- PA
- Passing
- 89
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 82
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 56
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 83
- Confidence 63 %
- EX
- Experience
- 82
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating61
- Top speed (35 %)35.3 · 61
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.175 · 45
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.5 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.7 · 64
ST — Strength61
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.047 · 37
- Body mass (50 %)0.165 · 79
EN — Endurance82
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.7 · 81
- Total ice time (20 %)1,383 · 85
- Shift length (15 %)49.4 · 87
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.7 · 82
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.951 · 80
DU — Durability91
- Share of games played (100 %)0.89 · 91
CK — Checking47
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.327 · 45
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.196 · 49
- Season volume (10 %)2.485 · 50
FG — Fighting47
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.653 · 47
DI — Discipline60
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.026 · 59
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.676 · 73
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.526 · 61
FO — Faceoffs88
- Faceoff % (85 %)54.9 · 87
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)52.9 · 89
PA — Passing89
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.035 · 88
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.729 · 88
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.192 · 86
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)5.785 · 88
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.899 · 90
SC — Scoring82
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.98 · 81
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.824 · 78
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.666 · 87
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.531 · 83
- xG per shot (10 %)0.085 · 84
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12 · 74
DF — Defense56
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.089 · 61
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.393 · 50
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)3.04 · 48
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.024 · 76
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.726 · 67
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)61.3 · 58
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.456 · 73
PS — Penalty shot83
- Shootouts (60 %)33.5 · 84
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience82
- Career regular-season games (65 %)90
- Career playoff games (25 %)60
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall77
- SC · Scoring (20 %)82
- PA · Passing (20 %)89
- DF · Defense (20 %)56
- SK · Skating (12 %)61
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)88
- EN · Endurance (8 %)82
- DI · Discipline (5 %)60
- ST · Strength (3 %)61
- CK · Checking (2 %)47
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 61 | 82 | 56 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 60 | 86 | 61 |
| 2023-24 | 83 | 62 | 85 | 72 |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 62 | 84 | 64 |
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
1.2
wins above replacement
131 of 615
PAL Rating
22/ 100
Performance · Below average
361 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
12/ 100
Very poor return
5.00 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 66
- Defense
- 5
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- Offense
- 72
- Creation
- 38
- Shooting
- 57
- Possession
- 30
- Defense
- 4
- Discipline
- 14
- Power play
- 88
- Penalty kill
- 35
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 | WSH | 1.2 | 22 | 12 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 3.0 | 56 | 36 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 3.0 | 87 | 77 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 1.0 | 59 | 43 | 3.50 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
31/ 100
Below average
better than 31% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
33/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
40/ 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, 291 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 49
- Shot selection
- 67
- Penalties drawn
- 24
- Puck management
- 20
Defense
- Takeaways
- 49
- Discipline
- 44
- Safe zone exits
- 35
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 | WSH | 31 | 33 | 40 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 40 | 40 | 44 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 82 | 68 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 56 | 60 | 56 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.2
wins above replacement
0.5 to 2.9 — 90% interval
131 of 615 forwards
+6.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +4.2
- EV defense
- -3.2
- Power play
- +1.7
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +1.4
- Penalties
- -1.2
- Average → replacement
- +3.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 80 | 1.2 | 0.5 to 2.9 | 131/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 79 | 3.0 | 1.7 to 4.6 | 35/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 82 | 3.0 | 1.2 to 5.8 | 27/608 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 81 | 1.0 | -0.5 to 2.9 | 143/617 |
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
- 124.8 km/h22nd percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.9 km/h6th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 413th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 41.8 %48th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 68.8 km68th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.63 km84th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 40.3 %34th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.4 %65th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.8 %49th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3276th percentile | 366th percentile | 9.4 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 1382nd percentile | 386th percentile | 23.1 %61st percentile |
| Mid range | 972nd percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th 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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TBLDylan Strome: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Dylan Strome have in 2026-27?
Dylan Strome has 3 goals and 14 points (11 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Dylan Strome?
Dylan Strome is 29 years old: he was born on March 7, 1997.
How tall is Dylan Strome, and how much does he weigh?
Dylan Strome is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Dylan Strome from?
Canada: Dylan Strome was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Dylan Strome play for?
Dylan Strome plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at C, wearing number 17.
Is Dylan Strome injured?
No: Dylan Strome is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Dylan Strome?
Dylan Strome produced 1.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 131st of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 22 out of 100: below average for his position.
How much does Dylan Strome make?
Dylan Strome earns $5.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Dylan Strome's contract end?
Dylan Strome's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Dylan Strome overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Dylan Strome a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 131st 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 Dylan Strome getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 56 in 2024-25 to 22 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Dylan Strome played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Dylan Strome has 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists).
What are Dylan Strome's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Dylan Strome has 613 games, 168 goals, 288 assists and 456 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 82 points in 82 games.
Where was Dylan Strome drafted?
Dylan Strome was drafted 3rd overall (round 1) by ARI in 2015.
How does Dylan Strome perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Dylan Strome has 23 games and 16 points in his career. His pace (0.70 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.74).
Which player is most similar to Dylan Strome?
Calum Ritchie: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Calum Ritchie's page →Is Dylan Strome a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a solid pick: our projection has him at 65 points in 2026-27, or 0.79 points per game.
Does Dylan Strome have siblings?
Yes: his brother Ryan Strome (centre for the Calgary Flames), his brother Matthew Strome (Washington Capitals prospect).
Is Dylan Strome married?
Yes, married to Tayler Strome (née McMahon) in August 2022.
What is Dylan Strome's nationality?
Dylan Strome is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — Gold medal at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Tournament; captained Canada to a silver medal at the 2017 World Junior Championship; member of Team Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship (silver, 2019); named to the All-Star Team at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
What awards has Dylan Strome won?
GTHL Player of the Year 2012–13 (Toronto Marlboros) ; OHL scoring title 2014–15 (129 points) ; Named to the All-Star Team at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge ; Memorial Cup single-game record: seven points in one game (May 25, 2017 — 4 goals, 3 assists) ; Selected to the AHL All-Star Classic Game 2018 ; Named to the AHL All-Rookie Team 2018.
How many championships has Dylan Strome won?
3: Gold medal with Canada at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Tournament; Silver medal with Canada at the 2017 World Junior Championship; Silver medal with Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
Where did Dylan Strome play before turning pro?
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL), named Player of the Year 2012–13; drafted 2nd overall by the Erie Otters (OHL) in the 2013 OHL Priority Selection; played four seasons with the Erie Otters beginning in 2013–14..
How many points is Dylan Strome projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 65 points in 82 games in 2026-27 (44 to 80 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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