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 12.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Auston Matthews stands as an elite scoring center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, consistently delivering high-volume offense. In 60 games this season, the 28-year-old has tallied 27 goals and 26 assists for 53 points, contributing significantly to his team with a 12.3 GAR.
Over his 10-season career, Matthews has amassed an impressive 428 goals and 780 points in 689 games. His peak GAR of 30.7 in 2021-22 underscores his top-tier impact, which notably includes a positive contribution to even-strength defense (+0.3 GAR).
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 | 49.3% | 29.1 | 0.8 | 12.3 | 2.21 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.2 | +0.3 | +1.2 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 84th, GAR 89th, WAR 89th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 12.3 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 16.1 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 69 | 38 | 107 | 29.0 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 24.1 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 106 | 30.7 |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 41 | 25 | 66 | 19.4 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 47 | 33 | 80 | 23.9 |
| 2018-19 | 68 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 17.0 |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 16.3 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 40 | 29 | 69 | 20.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Auston Matthews has been worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 89th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 30.7 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 12.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players.
What is Auston Matthews's WAR this season?
Auston Matthews has been worth about 2.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 89th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 89th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Auston Matthews's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Auston Matthews has accumulated 209.2 career GAR and 780 points.
When was Auston Matthews drafted?
Auston Matthews was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 1 — TOR.