Charlie McAvoy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Charlie McAvoy is an NHL defenseman for the Boston Bruins. In the 2025-26 season Charlie McAvoy has 11 goals, 50 assists and 61 points in 69 games, worth 9.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Charlie McAvoy is currently enjoying a career-best season, establishing himself as an elite defenseman for the Bruins. The 28-year-old blueliner has registered an impressive 11 goals and 50 assists for 61 points in 69 games, marking his highest offensive output to date.
This strong performance is reflected in his career-peak GAR of 9.2 this season. Over his nine NHL seasons, McAvoy has accumulated 71 goals and 290 assists for 361 points in 573 career games. His most significant contribution comes from even-strength defense, where he provides substantial value with a +0.9 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Boston Bruins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 211 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 14 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 11 | 50 | 61 | +13 | 62 | 111 | 9.9% | 24:23 | 49.9% | 9.5 | 0.7 | 9.2 | 1.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.4 | +0.9 | +3.5 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 89th, GAR 92th, WAR 92th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 11 | 50 | 61 | 9.2 |
| 2024-25 | 50 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 12 | 35 | 47 | 8.2 |
| 2022-23 | 67 | 7 | 45 | 52 | 8.6 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 10 | 46 | 56 | 9.0 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 7.5 |
| 2019-20 | 67 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 7.7 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 7.0 |
| 2017-18 | 63 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 4.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Charlie McAvoy has been worth 9.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 92nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.4 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.2 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie McAvoy's GAR this season?
Charlie McAvoy has been worth 9.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Charlie McAvoy's WAR this season?
Charlie McAvoy has been worth about 1.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Charlie McAvoy have this season?
Charlie McAvoy has 11 goals and 50 assists for 61 points in 69 games this season.
Is Charlie McAvoy a good defenseman?
Charlie McAvoy ranks in the 92nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Charlie McAvoy's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Charlie McAvoy has accumulated 63.8 career GAR and 361 points.
When was Charlie McAvoy drafted?
Charlie McAvoy was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 14 — BOS.