Cale Makar — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cale Makar is an NHL defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Cale Makar has 20 goals, 59 assists and 79 points in 75 games, worth 14.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 187 lb |
| Draft | 2017 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 20 | 59 | 79 | +32 | 24 | 199 | 10.1% | 24:52 | 54.7% | 16.9 | 0.8 | 14.3 | 2.57 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +8.0 | +1.3 | +3.6 | +2.4 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 97th, WAR 97th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 20 | 59 | 79 | 14.3 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 30 | 62 | 92 | 20.3 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 21 | 69 | 90 | 21.1 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 17 | 49 | 66 | 18.2 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 28 | 58 | 86 | 18.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 13.0 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 12 | 38 | 50 | 14.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cale Makar has been worth 14.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 97th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+8 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+1.3).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 21.1 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cale Makar's GAR this season?
Cale Makar has been worth 14.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 97th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Cale Makar have this season?
Cale Makar has 20 goals and 59 assists for 79 points in 75 games this season.
Is Cale Makar a good defenseman?
Cale Makar ranks in the 97th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (14.3) in the 2025-26 season.