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Ryan McDonagh

Tampa Bay Lightning
🏆 2× Stanley Cup Champion (2019, 2020)
D Shoots: L ⟷ 6'1" ⚖ 214 lbs 🗓 1989-06-13 📍 St. Paul, MN, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
D
Verdict
Below expectation
Solid bar: 32+ pts
84-game pace
19
2G · 2A · 18 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
3 pts (0.30/g) · season 0.22/g
Below (14)Avg (22)Solid (32)Top (48)Elite (65)

Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Ryan McDonagh has 2 goals and 2 assists for the Tampa Bay Lightning, a 19-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades out as D — below expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 2G and 1A (3 points), a 0.30 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.22.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

18 GP
2 Goals
2 Assists
4 Points
+11 +/-
4 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
13 SOG
15.4 S%
4 Hits
16:48 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202718224+114013416:48
2025-20264861521+1460391919:15
2024-20258242731+43220782320:22
2023-20247432932+1931091021:47
2022-20237121820+1222078021:32
2021-20227142226+1516085022:27
🏆2020-2021504812+1314085021:54
🏆2019-20205011112+719050020:42
2018-20198293746+38340128022:05
2017-20186342529+820199023:20
2016-20177763642+20371153024:21
2015-20167392534+26222113022:21
2014-20157182533+23263148023:08
2013-201477142943+11362177024:49
2012-20134741519+1322083024:21
2011-20128272532+25440123024:44
2010-201140189+1614027018:44
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

199 GP 12 G 57 A 69 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
3 0 1 1 +2 2 0 1 0
2024-2025
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
5 0 3 3 +2 0 0 8 0
2023-2024
Nashville Predators logo NSH
6 0 1 1 -1 6 0 7 0
2021-2022
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
23 1 4 5 +1 14 0 28 0
2020-2021
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
23 0 8 8 +18 14 0 23 0
2019-2020
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
22 1 4 5 -1 10 0 37 1
2018-2019
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
4 0 0 0 -6 2 0 3 0
2017-2018
Tampa Bay Lightning logo TBL
17 0 5 5 +2 6 0 22 0
2016-2017
New York Rangers logo NYR
12 2 5 7 0 12 1 26 0
2015-2016
New York Rangers logo NYR
3 0 0 0 -1 0 0 3 0
2014-2015
New York Rangers logo NYR
19 3 6 9 +2 8 2 33 2
2013-2014
New York Rangers logo NYR
25 4 13 17 -1 8 2 46 0
2012-2013
New York Rangers logo NYR
12 1 3 4 +1 6 0 21 0
2011-2012
New York Rangers logo NYR
20 0 4 4 +2 11 0 36 0
2010-2011
New York Rangers logo NYR
5 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

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

0.8 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
6.7 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
34 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.25 TK/GV 5 TK / 20 GV
19 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

50.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
45s Shift Avg 400 total shifts
0.09 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 2 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 18 games this season

Consistency Score
0.42
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
4
Longest: 5 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 8 2 0 2 6 0.25
✈️ Away 10 0 2 2 6 0.20
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
18 games played 4 point games (22%) 0 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 @ BUF team logo BUF W 8-3 0 0 0 -2 1 0 1 22:40
2026-11-08 @ WPJ team logo WPJ L 3-4 0 0 0 +2 1 0 1 17:27
2026-11-08 @ MIN team logo MIN W 4-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16:02
2026-11-06 CHI team logo CHI W 4-1 1 0 1 +3 3 0 1 14:44
2026-11-04 DET team logo DET W 4-2 1 0 1 +2 1 0 2 18:03
2026-10-31 @ NSH team logo NSH L 4-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18:38
2026-10-29 WPJ team logo WPJ W 6-4 0 0 0 +2 0 0 0 17:53
2026-10-25 @ UTA team logo UTA L 4-5 0 1 1 +1 1 1 1 18:30
2026-10-24 @ COL team logo COL L 3-6 0 0 0 -2 0 1 0 17:27
2026-10-21 @ VGK team logo VGK W 6-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17:42
PUCKY COVERAGE

Ryan McDonagh in the news

  1. Analysis · Season Review #10: Tampa Bay Lightning - Kucherov 130 Points, Vasilevskiy a Vezina Finalist, 50 Wins, Four Consecutive First-Round Exits, and the Game 7 Stat That Makes No SenseNikita Kucherov scored 130 points. Andrei Vasilevskiy was a Vezina finalist. Tampa won 50 games. In Game 7 they outshot Montreal 29-9 and lost 2-1 on two deflection…
  2. Recap · The Lightning Just Reminded Toronto What Elite Hockey Looks LikeThe Toronto Maple Leafs entered Saturday night sitting in a playoff spot with a 27-26-11 record, clinging to respectability in a season that's been equal parts…
  3. Analysis · Nikita Kucherov Is Still the Best Offensive Player in Hockey. Tampa's Problem Is Everything After Him.Kucherov scored 130 points and the Lightning were a different, worse team the moment he sat. The best offensive player in hockey is carrying a roster that gets thinner…
  4. Recap · Montreal One Win From Upset as Dobes Rescues Game Tampa Should Have WonIf you looked only at the numbers, Tampa Bay Lightning won this game: 27 shots to 24, 54.1% expected goals share, superior puck possession - everything except the one…
  5. Recap · How Erik Cernak's Goal Revealed Tampa Bay's New Defensive Identity Without Victor HedmanThe Erik Cernak who scored at 15:53 of the second period Tuesday night isn't the same Erik Cernak who spent six seasons as Victor Hedman's stay-at-home partner. This…
  6. Recap · Both Power Plays Failed, but Tampa Bay's Third Period Turned a Stalemate Into a StatementThe Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning combined to go 0-for-14 on the power play Tuesday night, a special teams failure so complete it should have produced a…
  7. Recap · Calgary's Overtime Winner Came From the Most Unlikely SourceRyan Strome scored 26 seconds into overtime Monday night at the Saddledome, capping the Calgary Flames' 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with the kind of goal…
  8. Recap · Tampa Bay's Defensive Structure Proves Too Much for Vancouver's Transition GameThe Vancouver Canucks entered Friday night's game at Rogers Arena sitting last in the Pacific Division with a dismal record. They left with a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay…

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Ryan McDonagh — frequently asked

Is Ryan McDonagh still in the NHL?
Yes. Ryan McDonagh is on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster.
Is Ryan McDonagh having a good season?
Ryan McDonagh has 2G-2A-4P in 18 games (2026-2027), a 19-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as D: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 1A (3 pts).
How is Ryan McDonagh playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Ryan McDonagh has 2 goals and 1 assists (3 points, 0.30 per game) versus a season rate of 0.22. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Ryan McDonagh have in 2026-2027?
Ryan McDonagh has 2 goals in 18 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many points does Ryan McDonagh have this season?
Ryan McDonagh has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 18 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Ryan McDonagh on pace for?
Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Ryan McDonagh is on pace for 19 points over the full 84-game season (4 so far).
What is Ryan McDonagh's career high in points?
Ryan McDonagh's career high is 46 points — 9G and 37A in 82 games in 2018-2019.
What team is Ryan McDonagh on?
Ryan McDonagh currently plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.
Is Ryan McDonagh playing tonight?
The Tampa Bay Lightning play next on November 15, 2026, at home against the Detroit Red Wings.
How old is Ryan McDonagh?
Ryan McDonagh is 37 years old. He was born on June 13, 1989.
Where is Ryan McDonagh from?
Ryan McDonagh is from St. Paul, MN, USA.
How much does Ryan McDonagh weigh?
Ryan McDonagh weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
What position does Ryan McDonagh play?
Ryan McDonagh plays defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What number does Ryan McDonagh wear?
Ryan McDonagh is number 27 for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Does Ryan McDonagh shoot left or right?
Ryan McDonagh shoots left-handed.
Has Ryan McDonagh won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Ryan McDonagh has won the Stanley Cup 2 times.
How many career points does Ryan McDonagh have?
Ryan McDonagh has 445 career NHL points in 1076 regular-season games.