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Rafael Harvey-Pinard
| Position | Left Wing / Right Wing | Current Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 5'9" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 179 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 27 |
| Age | 26 (Jan 6, 1999) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2019, Round 7, Overall 201 (MTL) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | Cleared Waivers | |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | Placed on Waivers | |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | Activated from LTIR | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | Placed on LTIR | |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed 2 years @ $1.100M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| May 12, 2021 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | MTL | 4 | 43:38 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 1.38 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 20.00 | 10.34 | 9.66 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 34 | 446:16 | 1.08 | 0.67 | 1.75 | 0.74 | 0.34 | 20.00 | 13.75 | 6.25 | 1.89 | 15.09 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 45 | 450:38 | 0.27 | 0.93 | 1.20 | 0.48 | -0.21 | 10.00 | 17.91 | -7.91 | 2.86 | 17.14 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 1 | 8:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | MTL | 4 | 43:38 | 38.50 | 4.13 | 2.70 | 55.00 | 5.50 | 3.98 | 42.86 | 40.44 | 0.13 | 1.03 | -6.14 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 34 | 446:16 | 35.63 | 3.63 | 2.48 | 42.75 | 3.09 | 2.67 | 54.00 | 48.17 | 0.31 | -0.33 | 6.22 |
| 2023-24 | MTL | 45 | 450:38 | 32.49 | 1.86 | 1.91 | 43.67 | 1.86 | 2.42 | 50.00 | 44.14 | -0.57 | -0.59 | -1.12 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 1 | 8:54 | 13.48 | 0.00 | 0.30 | 40.45 | 0.00 | 1.51 | - | 16.74 | -2.12 | -0.84 | -34.04 |
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% |
| 2021-22 | 4 | 23.6 | 0.6 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 37.8 | 30.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 44.2 | 18.6 | 37.2 |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 21.9 | 0.3 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 90.9 | 39.0 | 1.9 | 22.6 | 75.5 | 43.6 | 18.2 | 38.2 |
| 2023-24 | 45 | 21.4 | 0.3 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 94.7 | 39.5 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 64.0 | 44.2 | 17.1 | 38.8 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 21.6 | 1.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45.5 | 15.7 | 38.8 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Suzuki, N | Caufield, C | MTL | 64:21 | 2.80 | 0.93 | 75.00 | 2.91 | 2.31 | 55.77 | 0.60 | -0.73 | 12.50 |
| 2023-24 | White, C | Pezzetta, M | MTL | 52:48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 0.74 | 1.99 | 27.16 | -1.93 | -0.79 | -21.89 |
| 2023-24 | Gallagher, B | Evans, J | MTL | 42:29 | 2.82 | 1.41 | 66.67 | 2.91 | 3.20 | 47.58 | 0.61 | 0.45 | 2.11 |
| 2023-24 | Anderson, J | Evans, J | MTL | 36:26 | 1.65 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.61 | 1.92 | 45.58 | -0.76 | -0.87 | -0.35 |
| 2023-24 | Evans, J | Ylonen, J | MTL | 25:04 | 4.79 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.94 | 2.33 | 55.83 | 0.47 | -0.50 | 9.13 |
| 2022-23 | Anderson, J | Suzuki, N | MTL | 114:23 | 5.25 | 1.57 | 76.92 | 3.52 | 2.86 | 55.20 | 1.50 | -0.04 | 14.09 |
| 2022-23 | Suzuki, N | Ylonen, J | MTL | 77:53 | 1.54 | 4.62 | 25.00 | 1.53 | 2.58 | 37.19 | -0.72 | -0.38 | -5.91 |
| 2022-23 | Hoffman, M | Suzuki, N | MTL | 52:08 | 5.75 | 3.45 | 62.50 | 2.86 | 2.84 | 50.14 | 0.60 | -0.16 | 7.21 |
| 2022-23 | Belzile, A | Pezzetta, M | MTL | 38:53 | 4.63 | 1.54 | 75.00 | 2.82 | 2.37 | 54.34 | 0.96 | -0.72 | 16.77 |
| 2022-23 | Anderson, J | Drouin, J | MTL | 30:12 | 1.99 | 1.99 | 50.00 | 2.61 | 1.76 | 59.79 | 0.42 | -1.23 | 17.46 |
| 2021-22 | Poehling, R | Caufield, C | MTL | 24:15 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 50.00 | 2.62 | 4.67 | 35.97 | 0.22 | 1.48 | -6.94 |
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. |
News and Opinions
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Canadiens vs. Penguins: Pre-season Game 1 thread, lines, and how to watch at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Canadiens Preview: Preseason Lines Versus Penguins at Montreal Hockey Now (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Les Penguins dévoilent leur alignement face au Canadien ce soir at HABSolument Fan (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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2025 Pittsburgh Penguins Preseason Game 1 at Montreal Canadiens at WonderPens (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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2025 Pittsburgh Penguins Training Camp at WonderPens (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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2025 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #13 Oliver Kapanen at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Wed Aug 27, 2025)
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Philadelphia Flyers Trade History with the Montreal Canadiens at Brotherly Puck (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
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2025-26 Is Another Big Season for the Laval Rocket at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 16, 2025)
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Rafaël Harvey-Pinard : Ce sera (très) difficile pour lui de jouer dans la LNH à Pittsburgh at Dans Les Coulisses (Fri Jul 25, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $525,000.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 24 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | - | - | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2024-25 | 25 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 22 | $825,000 | $825,000 | - | $75,000 | $750,000 | $825,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 23 | $825,000 | $825,000 | - | $75,000 | $750,000 | $825,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $150,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,650,000 | $140,000 |
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 |
| 2010-11 | QC Int PW | Chicoutimi Jr Saguenéens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2011-12 | QC Int PW | Chicoutimi Jr Saguenéens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2013-14 | QBAA | Saguenay Espoirs Bantam AAA R | 28 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | QMAAA | Jonquière Élites | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 | ||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | QMJHL | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | QM18AAA | Jonquière Élites | 45 | 18 | 34 | 52 | +20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 2 | ||||||
| 2016-17 | QMJHL | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 50 | 10 | 13 | 23 | +8 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | |||||||
| 2017-18 | QMJHL | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 67 | 26 | 50 | 76 | +34 | 38 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 2 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | QMJHL | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 66 | 40 | 45 | 85 | +43 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 27 | +13 | 10 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | Memorial Cup | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | +5 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | QMJHL | Chicoutimi Saguenéens | 62 | 34 | 44 | 78 | +37 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 36 | 9 | 11 | 20 | +10 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 6 | 16.7 | 13:05 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 69 | 21 | 35 | 56 | +29 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -6 | 6 | ||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 34 | 14 | 6 | 20 | +7 | 10 | 58 | 24.1 | 17:14 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 40 | 16 | 15 | 31 | +2 | 20 | 2 | -1 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 45 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 | 26 | 7.7 | 12:38 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8:54 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Laval Rocket | 40 | 5 | 14 | 19 | +2 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 26 | |||||||
| NHL Career | 84 | 17 | 14 | 31 | +3 | 16 | 90 | 18.9 | 14:28 | |||||||||||