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Defenseman•#75Connor Clifton is a 31-year-old defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. A 2013 Draft pick (Round 5). Born in Matawan, USA.
On the blue line this season, Connor has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points across 53 games. He averages 0.11 points per game on 16:29 of ice time.
2
Goals
4
Assists
6
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
53
GP
2
G
4
A
6
P
+2
+/-
36
S
5.6%
S%
0
PPP
0.11
P/GP
0.7
S/GP
16:29
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 9:33 |
| Apr 20 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:34 |
| Apr 18 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 |
| Apr 14 | @ STL |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
31
Offense
55
Defense
43
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (31th) and defensive (55th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact, defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
24-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 24-point spread between offensive (31th) and defensive (55th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown defenseman.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Connor Clifton's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | PIT | 50 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 35 | 5.7% |
| 24-252024-25 | BUF | 73 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -6 | 63 | 1.6% |
Top teammates by points on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.
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| 1 |
| 18:54 |
| Apr 11 | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 24:10 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
2
Current: 2
Assists
4
Current: 4
Points
6
Current: 6
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 6-7 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | BUF | 79 | 4 | 14 | 18 | +12 | 77 | 5.2% |
| 22-232022-23 | BOS | 78 | 5 | 18 | 23 | +20 | 93 | 5.4% |
| 21-222021-22 | BOS | 60 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 80 | 2.5% |
| 20-212020-21 | BOS | 44 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +10 | 48 | 2.1% |
| 19-202019-20 | BOS | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 20 | 10.0% |
| 18-192018-19 | BOS | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 22 | --- |
| Career | --- | 434 | 17 | 66 | 83 | +48 | 438 | 3.9% |
Thomas Novak
C · 44 pts
