In the minors. Justin Kirkland is under contract but currently assigned to the minors rather than an NHL roster.
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
20 GP
1 Goals
1 Assists
2 Points
+1 +/-
2 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
11 SOG
9.1 S%
29 Hits
9:49 TOI/GP
04 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.6 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.9 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
29 SAtt Shot attempts
50.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.21 TK/GV 3 TK / 14 GV
10 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
06 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
100.0% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
40s Shift Avg 297 total shifts
0.10 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.3 PEN/60 1 penalties
PUCKY COVERAGE
Justin Kirkland in the news
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Justin Kirkland — frequently asked
- Is Justin Kirkland still in the NHL?
- Justin Kirkland is under contract but currently assigned to the minors rather than an NHL roster.
- Is Justin Kirkland having a good season?
- Justin Kirkland has 1G-1A-2P in 20 games (2025-2026), an 8-point pace over 82. For a top-line center, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. That ranks 470th in points among 476 NHL forwards with 20+ games in 2025-2026.
- How many goals does Justin Kirkland have in 2025-2026?
- Justin Kirkland has 1 goals in 20 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the Minnesota Wild.
- How many points does Justin Kirkland have this season?
- Justin Kirkland has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 20 games in the 2025-2026 season.
- How many points is Justin Kirkland on pace for?
- Through 20 games in 2025-2026, Justin Kirkland is on pace for 8 points over the full 82-game season (2 so far).
- What is Justin Kirkland's career high in points?
- Justin Kirkland's career high is 8 points — 2G and 6A in 21 games in 2024-2025.
- How old is Justin Kirkland?
- Justin Kirkland is 30 years old. He was born on August 2, 1996.
- Where is Justin Kirkland from?
- Justin Kirkland is from Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
- How much does Justin Kirkland weigh?
- Justin Kirkland weighs 193 lb (88 kg).
- What position does Justin Kirkland play?
- Justin Kirkland plays center for the Minnesota Wild.
- What number does Justin Kirkland wear?
- Justin Kirkland is number 23 for the Minnesota Wild.
- How many career points does Justin Kirkland have?
- Justin Kirkland has 10 career NHL points in 50 regular-season games.