Auston Matthews — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Auston Matthews is an NHL center for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Auston Matthews has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 17 games, a 128-point pace over 84 games. He leads the Toronto Maple Leafs and is 5th in the NHL in scoring. 17 of the 26 came at even strength and 9 on the power play. He is averaging 20:34 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Auston Matthews is a center in his prime who makes a high impact, consistently getting to dangerous scoring areas and generating shots from all over the ice.
A first-round pick, first overall, he plays top-line minutes, excelling at winning faceoffs and getting in front of shots. Matthews is a highly influential player in his role.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Born | September 17, 1997 (age 29) in San Ramon, United States |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 1 — TOR |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 11 | 15 | 26 | +9 | 4 | 51 | 21.6% | 20:34 | 57.7% | 7.3 | 1.3 | 6.9 | 1.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.0 | -0.1 | +1.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 99th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Power Play | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 15 | 26 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:34 | 51 | 21.6% | 12 | 3 | 1.53 | 7.3 | 1.15 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 6.9 |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 12.3 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 16.6 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 69 | 38 | 107 | 29.5 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 22.9 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 106 | 30.5 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 41 | 25 | 66 | 18.6 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 80 | 23.0 |
| 2018-19 | 68 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 16.9 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 16.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 40 | 29 | 69 | 20.4 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Auston Matthews has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 30.5 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auston Matthews's GAR this season?
Auston Matthews has been worth 6.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Auston Matthews's WAR this season?
Auston Matthews has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Auston Matthews have this season?
Auston Matthews has 11 goals and 15 assists for 26 points in 17 games this season.
Is Auston Matthews a good center?
Auston Matthews ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (6.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Auston Matthews's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Auston Matthews has accumulated 213.8 career GAR and 806 points.
How tall is Auston Matthews, and how much does he weigh?
Auston Matthews is 6'3" tall and weighs 215 lb. Born September 17, 1997 (age 29) in San Ramon, United States.
How does Auston Matthews score across situations in 2026-27?
Auston Matthews has 17 even-strength points, 9 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Auston Matthews's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Auston Matthews has scored on 21.6% of 51 shots in 2026-27.