Ryan
McDonagh
D · TBL · Two-way · Excellent
- PAL
- 86
- WAR
- 1.7
- Value
- 80
- PTS
- 21
2025-26№ 29 / 325
Ryan McDonagh (Tampa Bay Lightning) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ryan McDonagh
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 99 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : June 12, 1989 · St. Paul, United States
Drafted : 2007 · MTL · round 1, pick #12
Contract : $4,100,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $3,100,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 48 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 6 |
| 2024-25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 74 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | 71 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 71 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 16 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 19 |
| 2018-19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 9 | 37 | 46 | 34 |
| 2017-18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | New York Rangers | 49 | 2 | 24 | 26 | 20 |
| 2016-17 | New York Rangers | 77 | 6 | 36 | 42 | 37 |
| 2015-16 | New York Rangers | 73 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 22 |
| 2014-15 | New York Rangers | 71 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 26 |
| 2013-14 | New York Rangers | 77 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 36 |
| 2012-13 | New York Rangers | 47 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| 2011-12 | New York Rangers | 82 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 44 |
| 2010-11 | New York Rangers | 40 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 14 |
| NHL totals | 1074 | 88 | 357 | 445 | 389 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024-25 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 2020-21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| 2019-20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 22 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 2018-19 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | New York Rangers | 12 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2015-16 | New York Rangers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | New York Rangers | 19 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
| 2013-14 | New York Rangers | 25 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 8 |
| 2012-13 | New York Rangers | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 2011-12 | New York Rangers | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 2010-11 | New York Rangers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 203 | 12 | 57 | 69 | 107 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cup2 times · 2020-21, 2019-20
Ryan McDonagh: our analysis
2025-26 season: 48 GP, 6 G, 15 A, 21 PTS, +14 +/-, 19:15 TOI. WAR 1.7 (29th of 325) · PAL 86, excellent.
In 2025-26, Ryan McDonagh, 37, posts a PAL Rating of 86 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 1.7 ranks 29th among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: penalty kill (96, among the best in the league), discipline (86, among the best in the league) and offense (83, well above average). On the other hand, power play (30, below average) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+3.4).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 79; his WAR went from 1.4 to 1.7.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 80 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ryan McDonagh's story
Growing up in Saint Paul, Minnesota, McDonagh developed amid a strong local hockey culture and drew early attention with state-level success before moving on to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His time in college sharpened both his defensive instincts and his sense for joining offensive plays. Internationally, he represented the United States at the U18 Worlds in 2007 and at the World Junior Championship in 2009, experiences that helped cement his standing among NHL prospects.
Selected 12th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2007 draft, McDonagh never played an NHL game for Montreal; instead he was traded to the New York Rangers in 2009. After three seasons at Wisconsin he signed with the Rangers in July 2010 and split time between the AHL and NHL before making his NHL debut in January 2011. Early in his career he endured a notable on-ice incident in March 2011 when an opponent's elbow resulted in a suspension.
McDonagh established himself in New York, leading Rangers blueliners in scoring during the 2013–14 playoff run that ended in the Stanley Cup Final, and was appointed team captain in October 2014. He remained a central figure in New York until a February 2018 trade sent him to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In Tampa Bay he signed a multi-year extension, posted his best offensive totals in 2018–19, and then embraced a shutdown defensive role alongside Erik Černák during the Lightning’s consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2020 and 2021.
Following two seasons with the Nashville Predators beginning in July 2022, McDonagh returned to Tampa Bay in May 2024. On the international stage he represented the United States, including participation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
His game is straightforward: disciplined positioning, reliable gap control and the capacity to make clean, effective outlet passes. Those attributes have made him a defensive mainstay, trusted on important minutes and in playoff matchups.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 16:27
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:30
- Pts/GP
- 0.24
- EV points
- 4
- Hits
- 4
- Blocks
- 18
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 55.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
22between 10 and 32 (80% range)
- Goals
- 8
- Assists
- 14
- Games
- 70
So far: 4 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.34 pts per game (last season: 0.44).
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, 0.44 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 79 → 86
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 37: 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 85 %
82
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 66
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 67
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 76
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 72
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 60
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 64
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 82
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 83
- Confidence 85 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 76
- Confidence 85 %
- DF
- Defense
- 83
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 98
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating66
- Top speed (35 %)35.2 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.628 · 72
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.6 · 56
- Speed consistency (15 %)34 · 67
ST — Strength67
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.197 · 56
- Body mass (50 %)0.82 · 81
EN — Endurance76
- Ice time per game (45 %)19.6 · 78
- Total ice time (20 %)898 · 66
- Shift length (15 %)47.2 · 74
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)18.5 · 79
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.012 · 82
DU — Durability72
- Share of games played (100 %)0.797 · 72
CK — Checking60
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.739 · 61
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.287 · 60
- Season volume (10 %)2.996 · 61
FG — Fighting64
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.694 · 64
DI — Discipline82
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.02 · 82
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.376 · 88
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.263 · 60
PA — Passing83
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.495 · 83
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.484 · 80
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.086 · 83
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.96 · 70
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.373 · 85
SC — Scoring76
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.223 · 75
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.173 · 69
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.416 · 82
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.145 · 81
- xG per shot (10 %)0.035 · 77
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)7.871 · 60
DF — Defense83
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.049 · 78
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.134 · 84
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.468 · 84
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.147 · 86
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.081 · 72
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.1 · 79
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)5.387 · 85
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience98
- Career regular-season games (65 %)98
- Career playoff games (25 %)100
- NHL seasons (10 %)96
OV — Overall82
- DF · Defense (30 %)83
- PA · Passing (22 %)83
- SK · Skating (12 %)66
- SC · Scoring (12 %)76
- EN · Endurance (9 %)76
- ST · Strength (6 %)67
- DI · Discipline (5 %)82
- CK · Checking (4 %)60
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 66 | 76 | 83 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 77 | 58 | 80 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 80 | 61 | 72 |
| 2022-23 | 66 | 79 | 64 | 62 |
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
1.7
wins above replacement
29 of 325
PAL Rating
86/ 100
Performance · Excellent
31 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
80/ 100
Very good contract
6.75 M$ · expected PAL 69
ProfileTwo-wayStrong at both ends
- Offense
- 79
- Defense
- 88
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- Offense
- 83
- Creation
- 66
- Shooting
- 76
- Possession
- 81
- Defense
- 78
- Discipline
- 86
- Power play
- 30
- Penalty kill
- 96
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 | TBL | 1.7 | 86 | 80 | 6.75 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 1.4 | 79 | 53 | 6.75 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 1.0 | 62 | 38 | 6.75 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NSH | -0.9 | 17 | 4 | 6.75 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
79/ 100
Very good
better than 79% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
80/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
73/ 100
Very good
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, 47 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 82
- Shot selection
- 71
- Penalties drawn
- 34
- Puck management
- 90
Defense
- Takeaways
- 40
- Discipline
- 99
- Safe zone exits
- 21
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 | TBL | 79 | 80 | 73 |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 15 | 5 | 48 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 76 | 56 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 64 | 60 | 60 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.7
wins above replacement
1.0 to 2.5 — 90% interval
29 of 325 defensemen
+8.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.3
- EV defense
- +1.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.8
- Shooting
- +3.4
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +1.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TBL | 48 | 1.7 | 1.0 to 2.5 | 29/325 |
| 2024-25 | TBL | 79 | 1.4 | 0.9 to 2.2 | 32/314 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 74 | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.9 | 48/316 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 71 | -0.9 | -1.8 to -0.1 | 319/334 |
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
- 149.3 km/h80th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.3 km/h57th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1480th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 40.1 %34th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 56.9 km45th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.23 km25th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.6 %60th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.2 %58th percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 41.7 %35th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1140th percentile | 287th percentile | 18.2 %98th percentile |
| High danger | 051st percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 366th percentile | 190th percentile | 33.3 %95th percentile |
| Long range | 543rd percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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WSHRyan McDonagh: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ryan McDonagh have in 2026-27?
Ryan McDonagh has 2 goals and 4 points (2 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Ryan McDonagh?
Ryan McDonagh is 37 years old: he was born on June 13, 1989.
How tall is Ryan McDonagh, and how much does he weigh?
Ryan McDonagh is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
Where is Ryan McDonagh from?
United States: Ryan McDonagh was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Ryan McDonagh play for?
Ryan McDonagh plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL, at D, wearing number 27.
Is Ryan McDonagh injured?
No: Ryan McDonagh is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ryan McDonagh?
Ryan McDonagh produced 1.7 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 29th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 86 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Ryan McDonagh make?
Ryan McDonagh earns $6.8M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 80 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Ryan McDonagh's contract end?
Ryan McDonagh's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Ryan McDonagh overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 80 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Ryan McDonagh a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 29th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Ryan McDonagh getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 79 in 2024-25 to 86 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Ryan McDonagh played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Ryan McDonagh has 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist).
What are Ryan McDonagh's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ryan McDonagh has 1,074 games, 88 goals, 357 assists and 445 points. His best season: 2018-19, with 46 points in 82 games.
Where was Ryan McDonagh drafted?
Ryan McDonagh was drafted 12th overall (round 1) by Montreal Canadiens in 2007.
Is Ryan McDonagh better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.25 points per game at home (2 in 8 games) and 0.22 on the road (2 in 9 games).
How does Ryan McDonagh perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ryan McDonagh has 203 games and 69 points in his career. His pace (0.34 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.41).
Which player is most similar to Ryan McDonagh?
Travis Sanheim: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Travis Sanheim's page →Is Ryan McDonagh a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 22 points in 2026-27, or 0.31 points per game.
Is Ryan McDonagh related to anyone famous?
Yes: Steve Walsh (uncle, former National Football League quarterback).
Is Ryan McDonagh married?
Yes, married to Kaylee Keys in 2013.
What is Ryan McDonagh's nationality?
Ryan McDonagh is American. Internationally: represents the United States; silver medal at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships; member of the men's ice hockey team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi; represented the United States at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
What awards has Ryan McDonagh won?
Minnesota Mr. Hockey (2007) ; Rangers' MVP (2013–14 season) ; Rangers' Players' Player Award (2013–14 season).
How many championships has Ryan McDonagh won?
3: Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2020); Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2021); Presidents' Trophy with the New York Rangers (2014–15 season).
Where did Ryan McDonagh play before turning pro?
Cretin-Derham Hall High School (Saint Paul, Minnesota); University of Wisconsin–Madison, played three seasons with the hockey team before forgoing his final year to turn pro.
How many points is Ryan McDonagh projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 22 points in 70 games in 2026-27 (10 to 32 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates
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