Ondrej Palat
| Position | Left Wing / Right Wing | Current Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 5 years |
| Height | 6'0" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 194 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 36 |
| Age | 34 (Mar 28, 1991) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2011, Round 7, Overall 208 (TBL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 5 years @ $6.000M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed 5 years @ $5.300M AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jun 9, 2014 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed 3 years @ $3.333M AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | TBL | 62 | 783:27 | 0.92 | 1.07 | 1.99 | 0.63 | 0.28 | 13.48 | 9.30 | 4.18 | 3.28 | 6.56 |
| 2016-17 | TBL | 75 | 1025:29 | 0.64 | 1.17 | 1.81 | 0.69 | -0.04 | 9.09 | 9.71 | -0.62 | 3.11 | 5.59 |
| 2017-18 | TBL | 56 | 724:52 | 0.41 | 1.49 | 1.90 | 0.67 | -0.26 | 5.81 | 9.42 | -3.61 | 3.39 | 3.39 |
| 2018-19 | TBL | 64 | 778:00 | 0.39 | 1.47 | 1.85 | 0.63 | -0.24 | 5.95 | 9.70 | -3.75 | 2.70 | 6.31 |
| 2019-20 | TBL | 69 | 893:54 | 0.74 | 1.14 | 1.88 | 0.67 | 0.07 | 10.78 | 9.79 | 0.99 | 4.38 | 6.57 |
| 2020-21 | TBL | 55 | 720:58 | 0.58 | 1.25 | 1.83 | 0.60 | -0.02 | 8.54 | 8.81 | -0.28 | 1.96 | 8.82 |
| 2021-22 | TBL | 77 | 1011:13 | 0.83 | 1.13 | 1.96 | 0.78 | 0.05 | 12.39 | 11.66 | 0.73 | 3.80 | 4.43 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 49 | 649:59 | 0.65 | 1.02 | 1.66 | 0.65 | -0.00 | 10.94 | 10.99 | -0.05 | 2.20 | 9.89 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 71 | 921:23 | 0.65 | 0.98 | 1.63 | 0.60 | 0.05 | 10.75 | 9.97 | 0.78 | 3.82 | 11.45 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 77 | 940:41 | 0.70 | 0.64 | 1.34 | 0.67 | 0.03 | 12.79 | 12.17 | 0.62 | 1.47 | 5.15 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 34:13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.45 | -0.45 | 0.00 | 12.70 | -12.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | TBL | 62 | 783:27 | 42.20 | 2.91 | 2.58 | 41.82 | 1.99 | 2.53 | 59.38 | 50.55 | 0.19 | 0.35 | -1.83 |
| 2016-17 | TBL | 75 | 1025:29 | 44.29 | 2.57 | 2.66 | 40.90 | 2.34 | 2.46 | 52.38 | 51.93 | 0.34 | 0.11 | 2.31 |
| 2017-18 | TBL | 56 | 724:52 | 45.61 | 3.39 | 2.83 | 42.71 | 1.90 | 2.37 | 64.06 | 54.42 | 0.17 | -0.05 | 2.14 |
| 2018-19 | TBL | 64 | 778:00 | 43.65 | 2.85 | 2.54 | 42.80 | 2.47 | 2.46 | 53.62 | 50.81 | -0.13 | 0.03 | -1.47 |
| 2019-20 | TBL | 69 | 893:54 | 42.42 | 3.29 | 2.61 | 37.72 | 1.95 | 2.07 | 62.82 | 55.78 | 0.15 | -0.22 | 4.05 |
| 2020-21 | TBL | 55 | 720:58 | 41.69 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 36.45 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 53.57 | 53.85 | 0.13 | -0.08 | 2.20 |
| 2021-22 | TBL | 77 | 1011:13 | 43.31 | 3.14 | 2.89 | 42.01 | 2.73 | 2.48 | 53.54 | 53.81 | 0.32 | 0.05 | 2.42 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 49 | 649:59 | 46.16 | 2.86 | 3.06 | 38.49 | 2.31 | 2.22 | 55.36 | 57.98 | 0.14 | -0.18 | 3.06 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 71 | 921:23 | 47.47 | 2.60 | 2.92 | 40.05 | 2.34 | 2.33 | 52.63 | 55.61 | 0.43 | -0.13 | 5.39 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 77 | 940:41 | 40.37 | 2.42 | 2.41 | 45.80 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 47.50 | 47.79 | 0.07 | 0.47 | -4.13 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 34:13 | 36.82 | 1.75 | 2.57 | 43.84 | 5.26 | 2.60 | 25.00 | 49.71 | 0.52 | 0.05 | 5.23 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
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Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | - | $5,600,000 | $5,600,000 | $5,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2018-19 | 27 | NTC | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | - | $6,855,000 | $6,855,000 | $6,855,000 | UFA | |
| 2019-20 | 28 | NTC | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | - | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | UFA | |
| 2020-21 | 29 | NTC | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | - | $3,445,000 | $3,445,000 | $3,445,000 | UFA | |
| 2021-22 | 30 | M-NTC | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | - | - | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | $5,300,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | - | $26,500,000 | $26,500,000 | $26,500,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 23 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | - | - | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | $2,800,000 | RFA | ||
| 2015-16 | 24 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | - | - | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2016-17 | 25 | $3,333,333 | $3,333,333 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 20 | $575,000 | $575,000 | - | $50,000 | $525,000 | $575,000 | $55,000 | ELC | ||
| 2012-13 | 21 | $575,000 | $575,000 | - | $37,500 | $525,000 | $562,500 | $60,000 | ELC | ||
| 2013-14 | 22 | $575,000 | $575,000 | - | $37,500 | $550,000 | $587,500 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $125,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,725,000 | $180,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2005-06 | CzR-U17 | Vitkovice U17 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | CzR-U17 | Vitkovice U17 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 56 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2006-07 | CzRep-Jr. | Vitkovice Jr. | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | CzRep-Jr. | Vitkovice Jr. | 42 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2007-08 | CzR-U17 | Vitkovice U17 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2008-09 | CzRep-Jr. | Vitkovice Jr. | 42 | 23 | 33 | 56 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2009-10 | QMJHL | Drummondville | 59 | 17 | 23 | 40 | +33 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |||||||
| 2010-11 | QMJHL | Drummondville | 61 | 39 | 57 | 96 | +37 | 24 | 263 | 1,483.0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -1 | 6 | ||||
| 2011-12 | AHL | Norfolk | 61 | 9 | 21 | 30 | +6 | 10 | 109 | 826.0 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +8 | 6 | 31 | 1,290.0 | ||
| 2012-13 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 16 | 12.5 | 11:44 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AHL | Syracuse | 56 | 13 | 39 | 52 | +26 | 35 | 143 | 909.0 | 18 | 7 | 19 | 26 | +11 | 12 | 55 | 1,273.0 | ||
| 2013-14 | Olympics | Czech Republic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 81 | 23 | 36 | 59 | +32 | 20 | 165 | 13.9 | 18:02 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 6 | 33.3 | 18:02 | |
| 2014-15 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 75 | 16 | 47 | 63 | +31 | 24 | 139 | 11.5 | 17:26 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 16 | +5 | 12 | 43 | 18.6 | 19:10 |
| 2015-16 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 62 | 16 | 24 | 40 | +10 | 20 | 117 | 13.7 | 17:55 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 11.8 | 19:28 | |
| 2016-17 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 75 | 17 | 35 | 52 | +8 | 39 | 162 | 10.5 | 19:07 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | WCup | Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 56 | 11 | 24 | 35 | +16 | 6 | 109 | 10.1 | 17:00 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -1 | 2 | 31 | 19.4 | 15:50 |
| 2018-19 | WC | Czechia | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | EHT | Czechia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 64 | 8 | 26 | 34 | +4 | 20 | 100 | 8.0 | 14:53 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 25.0 | 17:17 | |
| 2019-20 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 69 | 17 | 24 | 41 | +25 | 22 | 128 | 13.3 | 16:11 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 18 | +14 | 10 | 80 | 13.8 | 20:55 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 15 | 31 | 46 | +1 | 26 | 111 | 13.5 | 17:27 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 13 | +8 | 10 | 42 | 11.9 | 16:20 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning | 77 | 18 | 31 | 49 | +15 | 20 | 143 | 12.6 | 16:30 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 21 | +10 | 10 | 49 | 22.4 | 16:59 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 49 | 8 | 15 | 23 | +5 | 6 | 79 | 10.1 | 15:32 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 6 | 16 | 18.8 | 16:51 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 71 | 11 | 20 | 31 | -9 | 37 | 108 | 10.2 | 15:39 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | WC | Czechia | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | EHT | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 77 | 15 | 13 | 28 | -5 | 12 | 96 | 15.6 | 13:45 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 17:40 | |
| 2025-26 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 3 | 0.0 | 13:18 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 828 | 177 | 329 | 506 | +135 | 252 | 1476 | 12.0 | 16:33 | 155 | 51 | 52 | 103 | +34 | 68 | 310 | 16.4 | 18:04 | ||