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 11.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cale Makar is an elite offensive defenseman, consistently among the league's top blueliners. At just 27, he has already amassed an impressive 507 points in 470 career games. This season, he continues to drive play with 79 points in 75 games, reflecting his significant impact.
His peak GAR of 19.7 in 2023-24 underscores his status as a premier player. Makar's exceptional value is heavily driven by his even-strength offense, contributing a remarkable +5.5 GAR in that category alone this season, showcasing his ability to generate scoring chances.
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% | 15.2 | 0.8 | 11.8 | 2.67 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.8 | +0.2 | +4.0 | +1.6 |
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 | 11.8 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 30 | 62 | 92 | 23.1 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 21 | 69 | 90 | -3.4 |
| 2022-23 | 60 | 17 | 49 | 66 | 2.2 |
| 2021-22 | 77 | 28 | 58 | 86 | 8.8 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 8 | 36 | 44 | 3.6 |
| 2019-20 | 57 | 12 | 38 | 50 | 4.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cale Makar has been worth 11.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 97th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.8 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0.2).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.1 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 11.8 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 (11.8) in the 2025-26 season.