Nick
Foligno
L · MIN · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 48
- WAR
- 0.5
- Value
- 36
- PTS
- 4
2025-26№ 246 / 615
Nick Foligno (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Nick Foligno
#71LPlays: Centre and left wing · 66% of faceoffs
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : October 30, 1987 · Buffalo, United States
Drafted : 2006 · OTT · round 1, pick #28
Contract : $900,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Wild | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| 2025-26 | Chicago Blackhawks | 37 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 27 |
| 2024-25 | Chicago Blackhawks | 78 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 48 |
| 2023-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | 74 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 60 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 45 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 64 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 61 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 42 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 28 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 67 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 62 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 73 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 44 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 72 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 50 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 79 | 26 | 25 | 51 | 55 |
| 2015-16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 72 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 53 |
| 2014-15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 79 | 31 | 42 | 73 | 50 |
| 2013-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 70 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 96 |
| 2012-13 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 45 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 28 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 124 |
| 2010-11 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 43 |
| 2009-10 | Ottawa Senators | 61 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 53 |
| 2008-09 | Ottawa Senators | 81 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 59 |
| 2007-08 | Ottawa Senators | 45 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| NHL totals | 1291 | 252 | 361 | 613 | 1026 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011-12 | Ottawa Senators | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 2009-10 | Ottawa Senators | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007-08 | Ottawa Senators | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 79 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 73 | |
Honours
- 🏆 King Clancy Memorial Trophyonce · 2016-17
- 🏆 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Awardonce · 2016-17
Nick Foligno: our analysis
2025-26 season: 17 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PTS, 0 +/-, 12:19 TOI. WAR 0.5 (246th of 615) · PAL 48, around average.
In 2025-26, Nick Foligno, 39, posts a PAL Rating of 48 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.5 ranks 246th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: defense (91, among the best in the league). On the other hand, shooting (8, among the weakest in the league) and creation (12, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+1.6); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.7).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 34 in 2024-25 to 48; his WAR went from 0.5 to 0.5.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 36 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Nick Foligno's story
Growing up while his father was still active in the NHL, Nick Foligno took early steps on the frozen circuit: youth Pee‑Wee appearances in Québec with a Hershey, Pennsylvania squad and seasons with the USA Hockey NTDP at the U17 and U18 levels before jumping to major junior with the Sudbury Wolves. His time in Sudbury, where his father coached, provided the stage for his development and visibility to NHL scouts.
Foligno’s junior output rose each year. After a modest rookie campaign, he led Sudbury in points in 2005–06 and followed with a 31‑goal, 88‑point year in 2006–07 that sent the Wolves to the J. Ross Robertson Cup final. Those results preceded Ottawa’s decision to take him 28th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and a first professional contract the following spring.
He split time between the AHL’s Binghamton Senators and Ottawa to begin his pro career, scoring his first NHL goal in October 2007. Over subsequent seasons he became a dependable forechecker and secondary scorer, playing full 82‑game campaigns and setting personal offensive bests before Ottawa traded him to Columbus on 1 July 2012. In Columbus he produced several signature moments: an overtime winner in the 2014 playoffs, selection and captaincy of a team at the 2015 NHL All‑Star Game, back‑to‑back hat tricks in different seasons, and eventual appointment as Blue Jackets captain after the 2014–15 campaign.
Foligno’s later years included a multi‑team move that landed him briefly in Toronto in April 2021, then a two‑year free‑agent deal with Boston where he reached the 1,000‑game milestone. He was traded to Chicago in June 2023, signed an extension there in January 2024 and played a veteran, mentorship role on a youthful roster before being sent to the Minnesota Wild in March 2026 to skate alongside his brother Marcus. He has also represented the United States at the World Championships in 2009 and 2010.
On the ice, Foligno combines physical commitment with situational scoring and leadership. He fills a range of roles—forechecking, penalty killing and net‑front work—while contributing offensively at times; his career record reflects both heavy minutes in energy roles and seasons of clear point production.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 9:29
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:06
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:37
- Pts/GP
- 0.25
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 4
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 3.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 30.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
13between 1 and 24 (80% range)
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 8
- Games
- 50
So far: 1 pts in 4 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.27 pts per game (last season: 0.28).
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: 0.50 in 23-24, 0.28 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 34 → 48
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 38: 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 79 %
61
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 49
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 69
- Confidence 82 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 68
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 72
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 85
- Confidence 82 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 90
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 68
- Confidence 82 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 75
- Confidence 80 %
- PA
- Passing
- 70
- Confidence 79 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 61
- Confidence 79 %
- DF
- Defense
- 86
- Confidence 76 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 85
- Confidence 14 %
- EX
- Experience
- 96
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating49
- Top speed (35 %)34.7 · 53
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.212 · 50
- Distance /60 (20 %)15.2 · 55
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.4 · 63
ST — Strength69
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.792 · 61
- Body mass (50 %)0.321 · 80
EN — Endurance68
- Ice time per game (45 %)14.3 · 70
- Total ice time (20 %)668 · 63
- Shift length (15 %)45.3 · 72
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)12.3 · 67
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.523 · 78
DU — Durability72
- Share of games played (100 %)0.797 · 72
CK — Checking85
- Hits /60 (70 %)9.225 · 86
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)8.302 · 86
- Season volume (10 %)4.86 · 82
FG — Fighting90
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)2.028 · 90
DI — Discipline68
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0 · 68
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.885 · 66
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.888 · 80
FO — Faceoffs75
- Faceoff % (85 %)50 · 76
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)32.1 · 70
PA — Passing70
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.635 · 72
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.459 · 75
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.011 · 62
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.293 · 73
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.411 · 71
SC — Scoring61
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.688 · 61
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.683 · 58
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.05 · 72
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.251 · 72
- xG per shot (10 %)0.082 · 81
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.1 · 45
DF — Defense86
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.101 · 86
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.274 · 91
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.537 · 79
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.06 · 57
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.217 · 81
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)55.8 · 85
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.549 · 78
PS — Penalty shot85
- Shootouts (60 %)33.6 · 86
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience96
- Career regular-season games (65 %)100
- Career playoff games (25 %)83
- NHL seasons (10 %)100
OV — Overall61
- SC · Scoring (28 %)61
- PA · Passing (22 %)70
- DF · Defense (18 %)86
- SK · Skating (12 %)49
- EN · Endurance (8 %)68
- DI · Discipline (5 %)68
- ST · Strength (4 %)69
- CK · Checking (3 %)85
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 49 | 61 | 86 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 51 | 71 | 81 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 54 | 76 | 83 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 54 | 73 | 91 |
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
246 of 615
PAL Rating
48/ 100
Performance · Around average
231 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
36/ 100
Poor return
4.50 M$ · expected PAL 61
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 17
- Defense
- 83
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- Offense
- 24
- Creation
- 12
- Shooting
- 8
- Possession
- 53
- Defense
- 91
- Discipline
- 58
- Power play
- 30
- Penalty kill
- 14
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 | MIN | 0.5 | 48 | 36 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 0.5 | 34 | 20 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 0.1 | 45 | 28 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 1.0 | 71 | 57 | 3.80 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
6/ 100
Low
better than 6% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
30/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
8/ 100
Low
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, 397 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 36
- Shot selection
- 25
- Penalties drawn
- 88
- Puck management
- 8
Defense
- Takeaways
- 33
- Discipline
- 8
- Safe zone exits
- 26
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 | MIN | 6 | 30 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 21 | 62 | 13 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 50 | 67 | 33 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 61 | 79 | 41 |
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
-0.1 to 1.2 — 90% interval
246 of 615 forwards
+2.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.6
- EV defense
- +1.6
- Power play
- +0.1
- Penalty kill
- -0.2
- Shooting
- -0.7
- Penalties
- +0.5
- Average → replacement
- +1.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 54 | 0.5 | -0.1 to 1.2 | 246/615 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 74 | 0.5 | -0.5 to 1.2 | 239/596 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 74 | 0.1 | -1.4 to 1.4 | 324/608 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 60 | 1.0 | 0.1 to 2.2 | 140/617 |
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
- 115.5 km/h10th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.4 km/h3rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 12nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 42.4 %52nd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 9.5 km10th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.41 km16th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.1 %69th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %47th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.6 %51st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 311th percentile | 139th percentile | 33.3 %99th percentile |
| High danger | 115th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 119th percentile | 177th percentile | 100.0 %100th 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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NSHNick Foligno: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Nick Foligno have in 2026-27?
Nick Foligno has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 4 games in 2026-27.
How old is Nick Foligno?
Nick Foligno is 39 years old: he was born on October 31, 1987.
How tall is Nick Foligno, and how much does he weigh?
Nick Foligno is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Nick Foligno from?
United States: Nick Foligno was born in Buffalo, New York, United States.
What team does Nick Foligno play for?
Nick Foligno plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at L, wearing number 71.
Is Nick Foligno injured?
No: Nick Foligno is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Nick Foligno?
Nick Foligno produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 246th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 48 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Nick Foligno make?
Nick Foligno earns $4.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 36 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Nick Foligno's contract end?
Nick Foligno's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Nick Foligno overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 36 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Nick Foligno a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 246th 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 Nick Foligno getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 34 in 2024-25 to 48 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Nick Foligno played lately?
Over his last 4 games, Nick Foligno has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Nick Foligno's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Nick Foligno has 1,291 games, 252 goals, 361 assists and 613 points. His best season: 2014-15, with 73 points in 79 games.
Where was Nick Foligno drafted?
Nick Foligno was drafted 28th overall (round 1) by Ottawa Senators in 2006.
How does Nick Foligno perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Nick Foligno has 79 games and 30 points in his career. His pace (0.38 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.47).
Which player is most similar to Nick Foligno?
Maxim Tsyplakov: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Maxim Tsyplakov's page →Is Nick Foligno a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 13 points in 2026-27, or 0.26 points per game.
Does Nick Foligno have siblings?
Yes: his brother Marcus Foligno (drafted by the Sabres in 2009; teammate with the Minnesota Wild).
Is Nick Foligno related to anyone famous?
Yes: Mike Foligno (father, veteran of over 1,000 career NHL games).
Is Nick Foligno married?
Yes, married to Janelle.
What is Nick Foligno's nationality?
Nick Foligno is Canadian–American. Internationally: United States — 2009 World Championship (4th place), 2010 World Championship (13th place).
What awards has Nick Foligno won?
Selected to the 2015 NHL All-Star Game (named a captain of one team) ; Named captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2015.
What is Nick Foligno's nickname?
He is nicknamed "Uncle Nick".
Where did Nick Foligno play before turning pro?
USA Hockey National Team Development Program — U17/U18 (2003–2005); Sudbury Wolves (OHL) (2004–2007).
How many points is Nick Foligno projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 13 points in 50 games in 2026-27 (1 to 24 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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