Ivan
Miroshnichenko
L · WSH · Balanced · Below average
- PAL
- 29
- WAR
- -0.4
- Value
- 41
- PTS
- 6
2023-24№ 538 / 608
Ivan Miroshnichenko (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ivan Miroshnichenko
#63LPlays: Left wing · 0% of faceoffs
Washington Capitals
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 3, 2004 · Ussuriysk, Russia
Drafted : 2022 · WSH · round 1, pick #20
Contract : $925,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA · Signing bonus $50,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 21 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| NHL totals | 55 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ivan Miroshnichenko: our analysis
2023-24 season: 21 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, -4 +/-, 12:08 TOI. WAR -0.4 (538th of 608) · PAL 29, below average.
In 2023-24, Ivan Miroshnichenko, 22, posts a PAL Rating of 29 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.4 ranks 538th among 608 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: creation (90, among the best in the league). On the other hand, penalty kill (24, well below average) and offense (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+0.1); his biggest cost: finishing (-2.8).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 41 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ivan Miroshnichenko's story
Growing up with HK Vitiaz’s youth programs, Miroshnichenko made his name early by producing at every under-age level and earning spots with Russia’s junior squads. Those years in the Russian junior system shaped his offensive instincts and led to opportunities with more competitive clubs.
On 27 December 2020 he moved from Vityaz to Avangard Omsk and spent the following seasons developing inside Avangard’s organization, including time with their affiliate teams. His North American profile rose in 2021 when the QMJHL’s Acadie–Bathurst Titan selected him 43rd overall. The next year the Washington Capitals picked him 20th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Miroshnichenko took the step to the Capitals organization on 1 May 2023, signing a three-year entry-level contract and reporting to Hershey in the AHL as he adapted to pro hockey in North America. He made his NHL debut on 20 December 2023 and recorded his first NHL goal on 7 March 2024. With Hershey, he added a Calder Cup to his résumé on 24 June 2024.
Internationally, he has been a consistent contributor for Russia’s youth teams. At the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championship he scored six goals and totalled eight points to help Russia to a silver medal, and he captained the Russian entry at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a tournament the team won.
In plain terms, Miroshnichenko is an offensive-minded forward whose junior scoring translated into roles at the professional level. His background in Russian development systems and early experience in North America frame him as a player who can produce goals and fill the offensive needs assigned by his coaches.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:03
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:10
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.33
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 3
- Blocks
- 2
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 45.4 %
- Off. zone starts
- 29.6 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
4between 1 and 14 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 2
- Games
- 19
So far: 1 pts in 3 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.21 pts per game (last season: 0.23).
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.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2024-25
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 30 %
69
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 67
- Confidence 57 %
- ST
- Strength
- 78
- Confidence 35 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 60
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 43
- Confidence 57 %
- CK
- Checking
- 80
- Confidence 35 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 20 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 76
- Confidence 35 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 76
- Confidence 30 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 72
- Confidence 30 %
- DF
- Defense
- 73
- Confidence 26 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 41
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating67
- Top speed (35 %)35.4 · 65
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.918 · 73
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 70
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.5 · 64
ST — Strength78
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.346 · 76
- Body mass (50 %)0.133 · 77
EN — Endurance60
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.1 · 64
- Total ice time (20 %)168 · 35
- Shift length (15 %)46 · 76
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)13 · 70
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.701 · 68
DU — Durability43
- Share of games played (100 %)0.578 · 43
CK — Checking80
- Hits /60 (70 %)6.934 · 81
- Season volume (10 %)3.367 · 62
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.882 · 79
DI — Discipline76
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.023 · 76
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.562 · 78
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.696 · 72
PA — Passing76
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.671 · 74
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.509 · 78
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.076 · 75
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.546 · 77
SC — Scoring72
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.789 · 69
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.908 · 78
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.409 · 64
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.474 · 80
- xG per shot (10 %)0.08 · 78
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)14.6 · 77
DF — Defense73
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.01 · 72
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.053 · 76
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.584 · 76
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.268 · 69
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.2 · 79
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.355 · 75
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)29.3 · 76
EX — Experience41
- Career regular-season games (65 %)52
- Career playoff games (25 %)13
- NHL seasons (10 %)37
OV — Overall69
- SC · Scoring (28 %)72
- PA · Passing (22 %)76
- DF · Defense (18 %)73
- SK · Skating (12 %)67
- EN · Endurance (8 %)60
- DI · Discipline (5 %)76
- ST · Strength (4 %)78
- CK · Checking (3 %)80
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 69 | 67 | 72 | 73 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 65 | 76 | 70 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
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.
PAL Rating
29/ 100
Performance · Below average
316 of 464 at the position
Value Rating
41/ 100
Poor return
0.95 M$ · expected PAL 36
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 47
- Defense
- 28
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- Offense
- 26
- Creation
- 90
- Shooting
- 31
- Possession
- 40
- Defense
- 32
- Discipline
- 45
- Power play
- 52
- Penalty kill
- 24
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
Hockey IQ, 2023-24
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
36/ 100
Below average
better than 36% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
38/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
42/ 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, 261 of 410 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 23
- Shot selection
- 59
- Penalties drawn
- 35
- Puck management
- 49
Defense
- Takeaways
- 34
- Discipline
- 54
- 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.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.2
wins above replacement
-0.3 to 0.7 — 90% interval
305 of 615 forwards
+1.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.1
- EV defense
- +0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +0.4
- Penalties
- +0.2
- Average → replacement
- +0.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 13 | 0.2 | -0.3 to 0.7 | 305/615 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 18 | -0.3 | -0.6 to -0.1 | 533/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 21 | -0.4 | -0.8 to -0.1 | 538/608 |
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
- 111.6 km/h7th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.2 km/h7th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 26th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 40.4 %30th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 8.4 km8th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.26 km14th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.5 %23rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.7 %98th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 40.0 %46th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15th percentile | 139th percentile | 100.0 %100th percentile |
| High danger | 115th percentile | 157th percentile | 100.0 %100th percentile |
| Mid range | 010th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %0th 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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MTLIvan Miroshnichenko: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ivan Miroshnichenko have in 2026-27?
Ivan Miroshnichenko has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 3 games in 2026-27.
How old is Ivan Miroshnichenko?
Ivan Miroshnichenko is 22 years old: he was born on February 4, 2004.
How tall is Ivan Miroshnichenko, and how much does he weigh?
Ivan Miroshnichenko is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Ivan Miroshnichenko from?
Russia: Ivan Miroshnichenko was born in Ussuriysk, Russia.
What team does Ivan Miroshnichenko play for?
Ivan Miroshnichenko plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at L, wearing number 63.
Is Ivan Miroshnichenko injured?
No: Ivan Miroshnichenko is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ivan Miroshnichenko?
Ivan Miroshnichenko produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 305th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Ivan Miroshnichenko make?
Ivan Miroshnichenko carries a cap hit of $925K per season, on a contract worth $1.9M in total over 2 years.
When does Ivan Miroshnichenko's contract end?
Ivan Miroshnichenko's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Ivan Miroshnichenko a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 305th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Ivan Miroshnichenko played lately?
Over his last 3 games, Ivan Miroshnichenko has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Ivan Miroshnichenko's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ivan Miroshnichenko has 55 games, 6 goals, 8 assists and 14 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 6 points in 21 games.
Where was Ivan Miroshnichenko drafted?
Ivan Miroshnichenko was drafted 20th overall (round 1) by Washington Capitals in 2022.
How does Ivan Miroshnichenko perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ivan Miroshnichenko has 1 game and 0 points in his career. His pace (0.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.25).
Is Ivan Miroshnichenko a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 4 points in 2026-27, or 0.21 points per game.
What is Ivan Miroshnichenko's nationality?
Ivan Miroshnichenko is Russian. Internationally: Russia — silver medal at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships (6 goals, 8 points); captain and gold medal at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
How many championships has Ivan Miroshnichenko won?
1: Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears — 24 June 2024.
Where did Ivan Miroshnichenko play before turning pro?
Developed through the HC Vityaz junior ranks; moved to Avangard Omsk on 27 December 2020; played in the VHL with affiliate Omskie Krylia during the 2021–22 season.
How many points is Ivan Miroshnichenko projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 4 points in 19 games in 2026-27 (1 to 14 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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