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Rickard Rakell

Pittsburgh Penguins
RW Shoots: R ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 196 lbs 🗓 1993-05-05 📍 Sundbyberg, Sweden
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
D
Verdict
Below expectation
Solid bar: 48+ pts
84-game pace
31
1G · 3A · 11 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
3 pts (0.30/g) · season 0.36/g
Below (22)Avg (34)Solid (48)Top (68)Elite (85)

Through 11 games in 2026-2027, Rickard Rakell has 1 goals and 3 assists for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a 31-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades out as D — below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 1G and 2A (3 points), a 0.30 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.36.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

11 GP
1 Goals
3 Assists
4 Points
-4 +/-
4 PIM
1 PPG
2 PPP
26 SOG
3.8 S%
12 Hits
19:38 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202711134-441261219:38
2025-202660242448-2871667118:57
2024-202581353570-2214720311619:18
2023-202470152237+4224165016:31
2022-202382283260-51611243018:26
2021-2022702021410125184017:59
2020-20215291928-14120144017:50
2019-202065152742-5123186018:10
2018-201969182543-13276194018:28
2017-201877343569+6148230019:25
2016-201771331851+10125177017:23
2015-201672202343-1194169016:04
2014-20157192231+6102105012:34
2013-201418044-32022011:43
2012-20134000-200308:57
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

51 GP 11 G 10 A 21 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
3 0 2 2 0 0 0 6 0
2021-2022
Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
2017-2018
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
4 1 0 1 -4 0 1 11 0
2016-2017
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
15 7 6 13 +13 0 0 48 0
2015-2016
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
7 1 1 2 -4 0 0 13 0
2014-2015
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
16 1 0 1 -2 2 0 20 1
2013-2014
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
4 1 1 2 -2 0 1 2 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

1.1 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
17.2 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
62 SAtt Shot attempts
50.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.50 TK/GV 3 TK / 6 GV
9 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

75.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
52s Shift Avg 248 total shifts
0.25 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.6 PEN/60 2 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 11 games this season

Consistency Score
0.64
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
1
Longest: 7 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 4 0 1 1 6 0.25
✈️ Away 7 1 2 3 19 0.43
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
11 games played 3 point games (27%) 1 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-10-22 FLO team logo FLO W 4-0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 19:06
2026-10-20 @ UTA team logo UTA L 4-5 1 1 2 +1 3 2 0 18:20
2026-10-18 @ VGK team logo VGK L 2-6 0 0 0 -3 2 0 1 19:38
2026-10-17 @ COL team logo COL L 2-5 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 18:51
2026-10-14 @ CHI team logo CHI L 3-5 0 0 0 -1 4 1 0 19:47
2026-10-10 DAL team logo DAL W 2-1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 21:44
2026-10-09 @ CBJ team logo CBJ L 2-3 0 0 0 +1 0 0 1 20:29
2026-10-07 @ WSH team logo WSH L 3-5 0 0 0 -3 3 1 2 19:22
2026-10-05 WPJ team logo WPJ L 2-3 0 0 0 -1 1 1 1 20:37
2026-10-03 MTL team logo MTL W 6-5 0 1 1 +1 2 2 1 18:26
PUCKY COVERAGE

Rickard Rakell in the news

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  2. Recap · Pittsburgh's Depth Scoring Problem Is Getting Worse at the Worst TimeThe Pittsburgh Penguins entered Tuesday night's game against Colorado needing to prove their second-place standing in the Metropolitan Division wasn't built on smoke and…
  3. Analysis · Pittsburgh's Crease Was Minus-15 Without Stuart Skinner. It Let Him Walk Anyway.Pittsburgh's goaltending was average last season only because Stuart Skinner's plus-8.3 cancelled out Arturs Silovs' minus-11.9. Skinner signed in Winnipeg on July 1…
  4. Recap · Philadelphia's Blue Line Offense Is the Point - And It Just Advanced ThemCam York led the Philadelphia Flyers with five shots on goal Tuesday night. He's a defenseman. The next-closest Flyer managed three.
  5. Playoffs · Crosby Refuses to Lose: Penguins Stare Down Elimination in PhiladelphiaSidney Crosby has five points. Arturs Silovs has stolen two games. The Penguins trail 3-2 with their season on the line in Philadelphia.
  6. Recap · Pittsburgh's Depth Concerns Surface Despite Game 4 VictoryPittsburgh's 4-2 victory over Philadelphia in Game 4 showcased both the promise and peril of their playoff construction. While the Penguins extended their series life…
  7. Recap · The 47-Second Sequence That Explains Why Pittsburgh's Playoff Push Will FailAt 15:03 of the third period, Thomas Novak had Sidney Crosby's old office to himself, Logan Thompson beaten, and the net half-empty.
  8. Recap · How Pittsburgh's Power Play Timing revealed Florida's Penalty Kill StructureThe Pittsburgh Penguins converted one power play opportunity into a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers Sunday night at PPG Paints Arena, but the most revealing aspect…

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Rickard Rakell — frequently asked

Is Rickard Rakell still in the NHL?
Yes. Rickard Rakell is on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster.
Is Rickard Rakell having a good season?
Rickard Rakell has 1G-3A-4P in 11 games (2026-2027), a 31-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 2A (3 pts).
How is Rickard Rakell playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Rickard Rakell has 1 goals and 2 assists (3 points, 0.30 per game) versus a season rate of 0.36. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Rickard Rakell have in 2026-2027?
Rickard Rakell has 1 goals in 11 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many points does Rickard Rakell have this season?
Rickard Rakell has 4 points (1 goals, 3 assists) in 11 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Rickard Rakell on pace for?
Through 11 games in 2026-2027, Rickard Rakell is on pace for 31 points over the full 84-game season (4 so far).
What is Rickard Rakell's career high in points?
Rickard Rakell's career high is 70 points — 35G and 35A in 81 games in 2024-2025.
What team is Rickard Rakell on?
Rickard Rakell currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
Is Rickard Rakell playing tonight?
The Pittsburgh Penguins play next on October 24, 2026, at home against the Nashville Predators.
How old is Rickard Rakell?
Rickard Rakell is 33 years old. He was born on May 5, 1993.
Where is Rickard Rakell from?
Rickard Rakell is from Sundbyberg, Sweden.
How much does Rickard Rakell weigh?
Rickard Rakell weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
What position does Rickard Rakell play?
Rickard Rakell plays right wing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What number does Rickard Rakell wear?
Rickard Rakell is number 67 for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Does Rickard Rakell shoot left or right?
Rickard Rakell shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Rickard Rakell have?
Rickard Rakell has 571 career NHL points in 873 regular-season games.