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 15.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cale Makar stands out as one of the NHL's premier offensive defensemen, consistently delivering elite production for the Colorado Avalanche. This season, he's posted an exceptional 20 goals and 59 assists for 79 points in 75 games, driving a remarkable 15.9 GAR.
Over his seven-season career, Makar has amassed 507 points in 470 games, including 136 goals. His peak GAR of 19.6 in 2024-25 underscores his status as an elite blueliner, with his even-strength offense being a significant contributor to his immense value.
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 | 59.6% | 14.2 | 1.1 | 15.9 | 2.85 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +8.1 | +1.6 | +4.0 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 96th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 20 | 59 | 79 | 15.9 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 30 | 62 | 92 | 19.6 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 21 | 69 | 90 | 16.1 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 17 | 49 | 66 | 14.3 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 28 | 58 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 13.8 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 12 | 38 | 50 | 15.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cale Makar has been worth 15.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+8.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.6 in 2024-25.
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 15.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
What is Cale Makar's WAR this season?
Cale Makar has been worth about 2.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (15.9) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cale Makar's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cale Makar has accumulated 112.0 career GAR and 507 points.
When was Cale Makar drafted?
Cale Makar was drafted in 2017 — Round 1, Pick 4 — COL.