
Marat Khusnutdinov is a tenacious two-way center, trusted with crucial middle-six minutes thanks to his intelligent puck distribution and responsible play. While his scoring isn't explosive, his slightly higher assist rate and positive plus/minus speak to a player who consistently elevates his line through smart playmaking and reliable defense across all three zones.
Cooling: 49 after the game against DAL, 12 now — still hotter than 23% of forwards (average forward 27).
Now 12 · +12 over these 15 games
1 point and 1 goal in 5 games — below his own pace (2.0 per 5).
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| Assists | 0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | ▼ 0.0× his usual |
| Points | 1 | 2.0 | 2.5 | ▼ 0.5× his usual |
| Shots | 4 | 5 | 8 | ≈ 0.9× his usual |
| Shooting % | 25.0% | 21.4% | 13.6% | ▲ 1.2× his usual |
| Plus/minus | −1 | +1.7 | −0.2 | −3 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 13:48 | 13:43 | 14:51 | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:37 | 12 |
| Oct 29 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:16 | 12 |
| Oct 27 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −1 | 13:46 | 36 |
| Oct 24 | vs | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16:00 | 36 |
| Oct 22 | vs | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 36 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
Separates in: plus/minus (84th). Below the middle: power-play points (0th), shots (20th).
On pace for 33 points over 82 games, level with his best season so far: 33 in 2025–26.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 15 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.40 | +5 | |
| 2025–26 · best | 77 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 0.43 | +12 | |
| 2024–25 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.28 | −5 | |
| 2024–25 | 57 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.12 | −6 | |
| 2023–24 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 | −3 |
Marat Khusnutdinov is currently navigating a distinct cold spell offensively, with his Points Per Minute efficiency dropping by a significant 40% over the last five games despite consistent ice time. While his recent goal offers a glimmer of hope, the overall trend points to a player struggling to generate offense at his usual pace. Fans should monitor his output from a distance for now, looking for sustained signs that he's recapturing his early-season form.