Georgii
Merkulov
C · COL
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 387 / 615
Georgii Merkulov (Colorado Avalanche) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Georgii Merkulov: our analysis
2025-26 season: 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, -1 +/-, 10:35 TOI. WAR 0.0 (387th of 615).
In 2025-26, Georgii Merkulov, 26, his WAR of 0.0 ranks 387th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
His WAR went from -0.1 in 2024-25 to 0.0.
Georgii Merkulov's story
Raised through Russian development programs, Georgii Merkulov moved from CSKA Moscow’s system to junior duty with Kapitan Stupino before making his first senior appearances with HK Tambov. He then crossed to North America, playing junior in the USHL for the Youngstown Phantoms, a path that led him to Ohio State for the 2021–22 season.
At Ohio State Merkulov made an immediate impact, finishing his freshman year as the NCAA leader among rookies with 20 goals and earning spots on both the All-Big Ten Freshman Team and the All-Big Ten First Team. Those collegiate performances culminated in a professional opportunity: on 9 April 2022 he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins and joined their AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins, to close out the season.
Providence became where Merkulov established himself. He was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in 2023 after a standout first full pro season, and in 2023–24 his scoring pace earned him an NHL call-up at the end of December — he made his NHL debut the next day against New Jersey — before returning to Providence to finish the year with 30 goals and 65 points and an AHL All-Star selection. His career since has alternated between brief stints with Boston and heavy production in Providence, including his first NHL point on 16 November 2024 (an assist on a Trent Frederic goal).
Over successive seasons Merkulov grew into Providence’s offensive cornerstone, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in points and assists (240 points, 146 assists) and setting single-season highs that helped the club win the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy. Playoff results did not always follow the regular-season success, with multiple early exits, but his regular-season output remained a constant.
Merkulov’s game is defined by offensive versatility: a reliable scorer who also creates chances for teammates. He combines finishing touch with playmaking instincts, traits that made him a recurrent top producer in the AHL and earned him repeated NHL opportunities.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 10:35
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 0
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 40.9 %
- Off. zone starts
- 42.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
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, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.0
wins above replacement
0.0 to 0.0 — 90% interval
387 of 615 forwards
-0.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- 0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BOS | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 0.0 | 387/615 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 6 | -0.1 | -0.2 to -0.0 | 471/596 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 4 | -0.1 | -0.1 to -0.0 | 433/608 |
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
- 106.2 km/h3rd percentileleague avg. 134.6 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 31.9 km/h1st percentileleague avg. 35.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 00th percentileleague avg. 75
- Offensive zone time
- 35.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 2.5 km1st percentileleague avg. 198.8 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.52 km3rd percentileleague avg. 4.70 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 35.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.0 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 47.9 %0th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| High danger | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 00th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
NYRGeorgii Merkulov: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Georgii Merkulov have in 2025-26?
Georgii Merkulov has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 1 game in 2025-26.
How old is Georgii Merkulov?
Georgii Merkulov is 26 years old: he was born on October 10, 2000.
How tall is Georgii Merkulov, and how much does he weigh?
Georgii Merkulov is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Georgii Merkulov from?
Russia: Georgii Merkulov was born in Ryazan, Russia.
What team does Georgii Merkulov play for?
Georgii Merkulov plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, at C, wearing number 49.
Is Georgii Merkulov injured?
No: Georgii Merkulov is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Georgii Merkulov?
Georgii Merkulov produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 387th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Georgii Merkulov make?
Georgii Merkulov carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Georgii Merkulov's contract end?
Georgii Merkulov's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Georgii Merkulov a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 387th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Georgii Merkulov's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Georgii Merkulov has 11 games, 0 goals, 1 assist and 1 point. His best season: 2024-25, with 1 point in 6 games.
How does Georgii Merkulov perform in the playoffs?
Georgii Merkulov has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
What is Georgii Merkulov's nationality?
Georgii Merkulov is Russian.
What awards has Georgii Merkulov won?
Named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team (2021–22 season) ; Named to the All-Big Ten First Team (2021–22 season) ; Named to the AHL All-Rookie Team (2023) ; Providence Bruins franchise records for points and assists (240 points, 146 assists).
How many championships has Georgii Merkulov won?
1: Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy with the Providence Bruins (2025–26 season).
Where did Georgii Merkulov play before turning pro?
Ohio State University (NCAA), committed for the 2021–22 season.
See also: his Colorado Avalanche teammates
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