Auston Matthews — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Auston Matthews is an NHL center for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Auston Matthews has 27 goals, 26 assists and 53 points in 60 games, worth 14.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Auston Matthews stands as an elite, high-volume scoring center, consistently delivering top-tier offensive production throughout his 10-season NHL career. In 689 games, he has accumulated a remarkable 780 points, including 428 goals, firmly establishing himself as one of the league's most dominant offensive talents.
His current campaign further solidifies this reputation, with 53 points in 60 games and a robust 15.6 GAR. A substantial portion of his overall value is derived from his exceptional even-strength offense, contributing an impressive +9.6 GAR to his team's success.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 1 — TOR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 27 | 26 | 53 | -4 | 18 | 227 | 11.9% | 20:48 | 49.6% | 32.6 | 0.7 | 14.4 | 2.58 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.2 | -0.6 | +1.2 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 84th, GAR 90th, WAR 90th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 14.4 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 18.5 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 69 | 38 | 107 | 32.6 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 27.8 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 106 | 33.8 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 41 | 25 | 66 | 19.4 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 80 | 23.9 |
| 2018-19 | 68 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 16.9 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 16.4 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 40 | 29 | 69 | 20.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Auston Matthews has been worth 14.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 90th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 33.8 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 14.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 90th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Auston Matthews have this season?
Auston Matthews has 27 goals and 26 assists for 53 points in 60 games this season.
Is Auston Matthews a good center?
Auston Matthews ranks in the 90th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.4) in the 2025-26 season.