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Rickard Rakell

Pittsburgh Penguins
Position R
Age 33
Height 6'1"
Weight 190LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Sundbyberg, SWE
Born May 4, 1993

Key Insights

2026-27
His game is played in the hardest part of the ice

64.0% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

55 of 86 attempts, 19th of 257 forwards
He gets his chances from the dirty areas, not the perimeter

64.0% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

55 attempts from inside the home plate, 19th of 257 forwards
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 22.6 feet.

86 located attempts, 22nd of 257 forwards
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

8.1% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

7 long-range attempts, 40th of 257 forwards
He shoots more pucks over a season than almost anybody

Rakell has taken 86 shot attempts this season.

36 on goal, 25 missed, 20 blocked, 46th of 257 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

31.4% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

27 attempts, 3 goals
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB May 4, 1993
Birth Place Sundbyberg, SWE
Height 6'1"
Weight 190 LBS
Shoots/Catches R