Hendrix
Lapierre
C · PIT · Balanced · Around average
- PAL
- 46
- WAR
- -0.5
- Value
- 64
- PTS
- 16
2025-26№ 570 / 615
Hendrix Lapierre (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Hendrix Lapierre
#22CPlays: Centre · 65% of faceoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : February 8, 2002 · Gatineau, Canada
Drafted : 2020 · WSH · round 1, pick #22
Contract : $1,300,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 74 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 31 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 27 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 51 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 172 | 15 | 39 | 54 | 45 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Hendrix Lapierre: our analysis
2025-26 season: 74 GP, 4 G, 12 A, 16 PTS, 0 +/-, 8:50 TOI. WAR -0.5 (570th of 615) · PAL 46, around average.
In 2025-26, Hendrix Lapierre, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 46 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of -0.5 ranks 570th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: possession (86, among the best in the league) and creation (72, above average). On the other hand, power play (14, among the weakest in the league) and offense (19, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+0.2); his biggest cost: finishing (-4.0).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 11 in 2024-25 to 46; his WAR, though, went from -0.4 to -0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 64 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Hendrix Lapierre's story
Growing up in Gatineau, Hendrix Lapierre developed as a centre through Quebec’s junior ranks before attracting attention on the national stage. He emerged as a high-end prospect in the LHJMQ, where his playmaking instincts and two-way awareness set him apart early in his junior career.
Lapierre began in Chicoutimi with the Saguenéens and, after three seasons in major junior, was moved to Acadie–Bathurst in June 2021 as part of a multi-asset trade. That step followed a junior tenure that included individual accolades and steady progression toward pro hockey.
Taken 22nd overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Lapierre signed a three-year entry-level deal with Washington later that month. He made his NHL debut on October 13, 2021, and scored his first NHL goal during that same home game against the New York Rangers. While splitting time between levels, he played important minutes with Hershey and helped the Bears capture the Calder Cup in both 2023 and 2024, earning playoff MVP honours in 2024.
In June 2026, Washington traded Lapierre to the Pittsburgh Penguins; he then signed a two-year contract with Pittsburgh in early July 2026. Those moves mark a shift from prospect status to a player expected to contribute at the NHL level after development in the AHL and initial NHL appearances.
Lapierre’s game centres on hockey sense and positional discipline at centre. He combines offensive instincts with responsibility in his own zone, traits that he cultivated in the LHJMQ and refined during Calder Cup runs with Hershey and his early NHL outings.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:03
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:02
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.50
- EV points
- 5
- Hits
- 15
- Blocks
- 3
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 52.2 %
- Off. zone starts
- 38.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 42.0 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
19between 8 and 30 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 14
- Games
- 61
So far: 7 pts in 14 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.26 pts per game (last season: 0.22).
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: 0.43 in 23-24, 0.22 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 11 → 46
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 24: usually still improving
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 60 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 86
- Confidence 67 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 65 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 49
- Confidence 75 %
- DU
- Durability
- 63
- Confidence 73 %
- CK
- Checking
- 75
- Confidence 65 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 49 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 79
- Confidence 65 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 55
- Confidence 63 %
- PA
- Passing
- 76
- Confidence 60 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 66
- Confidence 60 %
- DF
- Defense
- 76
- Confidence 55 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 60
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating86
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 80
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)10.6 · 88
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.6 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.1 · 86
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.507 · 78
- Body mass (50 %)-0.653 · 70
EN — Endurance49
- Ice time per game (45 %)10.9 · 45
- Total ice time (20 %)648 · 63
- Shift length (15 %)45 · 74
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)10 · 48
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)0.975 · 48
DU — Durability63
- Share of games played (100 %)0.721 · 63
CK — Checking75
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.139 · 76
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.164 · 75
- Season volume (10 %)3.912 · 72
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.908 · 79
DI — Discipline79
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.032 · 80
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.568 · 78
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.753 · 75
FO — Faceoffs55
- Faceoff % (85 %)44.8 · 55
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)31.3 · 69
PA — Passing76
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.586 · 70
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.686 · 86
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.005 · 70
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.981 · 68
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.446 · 73
SC — Scoring66
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.587 · 62
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.742 · 71
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.716 · 64
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.173 · 71
- xG per shot (10 %)0.084 · 79
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.9 · 67
DF — Defense76
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.013 · 71
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.229 · 87
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.548 · 78
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.026 · 73
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.831 · 64
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56.5 · 81
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.721 · 76
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience60
- Career regular-season games (65 %)71
- Career playoff games (25 %)30
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall67
- SC · Scoring (20 %)66
- PA · Passing (20 %)76
- DF · Defense (20 %)76
- SK · Skating (12 %)86
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)55
- EN · Endurance (8 %)49
- DI · Discipline (5 %)79
- ST · Strength (3 %)72
- CK · Checking (2 %)75
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67 | 86 | 66 | 76 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 82 | 69 | 68 |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 82 | 76 | 74 |
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
-0.5
wins above replacement
570 of 615
PAL Rating
46/ 100
Performance · Around average
242 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
64/ 100
Good value
0.85 M$ · expected PAL 35
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 43
- Defense
- 66
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- Offense
- 19
- Creation
- 72
- Shooting
- 25
- Possession
- 86
- Defense
- 59
- Discipline
- 36
- Power play
- 14
- Penalty kill
- 22
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 | -0.5 | 46 | 64 | 0.85 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | -0.4 | 11 | 20 | 0.86 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 0.6 | 26 | 40 | 0.86 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
52/ 100
Average
better than 52% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
40/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
58/ 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, 202 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 39
- Shot selection
- 83
- Penalties drawn
- 27
- Puck management
- 11
Defense
- Takeaways
- 18
- Discipline
- 59
- Safe zone exits
- 85
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 | 52 | 40 | 58 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 63 | 49 | 72 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 50 | 20 | 77 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.5
wins above replacement
-1.1 to -0.1 — 90% interval
570 of 615 forwards
-2.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.2
- EV defense
- -0.1
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -4.0
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +1.7
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 74 | -0.5 | -1.1 to -0.1 | 570/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 27 | -0.4 | -0.6 to -0.2 | 545/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 51 | 0.6 | -0.1 to 1.5 | 210/608 |
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
- 132.2 km/h51st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.3 km/h78th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2772nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.5 %55th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 43.3 km35th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.84 km60th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 41.4 %56th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %73rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.0 %59th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1232nd percentile | 254th percentile | 16.7 %66th percentile |
| High danger | 539th percentile | 157th percentile | 20.0 %56th percentile |
| Mid range | 550th percentile | 177th percentile | 20.0 %76th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd 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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PHIHendrix Lapierre: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Hendrix Lapierre have in 2026-27?
Hendrix Lapierre has 2 goals and 7 points (5 assists) in 14 games in 2026-27.
How old is Hendrix Lapierre?
Hendrix Lapierre is 24 years old: he was born on February 9, 2002.
How tall is Hendrix Lapierre, and how much does he weigh?
Hendrix Lapierre is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Hendrix Lapierre from?
Canada: Hendrix Lapierre was born in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
What team does Hendrix Lapierre play for?
Hendrix Lapierre plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at C, wearing number 22.
Is Hendrix Lapierre injured?
No: Hendrix Lapierre is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Hendrix Lapierre?
Hendrix Lapierre produced -0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 570th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 46 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Hendrix Lapierre make?
Hendrix Lapierre earns $850K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 64 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Hendrix Lapierre's contract end?
Hendrix Lapierre's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Hendrix Lapierre overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 64 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Hendrix Lapierre a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 570th 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 Hendrix Lapierre getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 11 in 2024-25 to 46 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Hendrix Lapierre played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Hendrix Lapierre has 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists).
What are Hendrix Lapierre's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Hendrix Lapierre has 172 games, 15 goals, 39 assists and 54 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 22 points in 51 games.
Where was Hendrix Lapierre drafted?
Hendrix Lapierre was drafted 22nd overall (round 1) by Washington Capitals in 2020.
Is Hendrix Lapierre better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.63 points per game at home (5 in 8 games) and 0.33 on the road (2 in 6 games).
How does Hendrix Lapierre perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Hendrix Lapierre has 4 games and 2 points in his career. His pace (0.50 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.31).
Which player is most similar to Hendrix Lapierre?
Marco Kasper: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Marco Kasper's page →Is Hendrix Lapierre a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 19 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
What is Hendrix Lapierre's nationality?
Hendrix Lapierre is Canadian. Internationally: Canada national under-18 team; represented Canada at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
What awards has Hendrix Lapierre won?
Calder Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player (MVP) — 2024.
How many championships has Hendrix Lapierre won?
2: Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears — 2023; Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears — 2024.
Where did Hendrix Lapierre play before turning pro?
Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL); traded to Acadie–Bathurst Titan on June 23, 2021.
How many points is Hendrix Lapierre projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 19 points in 61 games in 2026-27 (8 to 30 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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