Cole McWard — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Cole McWard is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Cole McWard has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 3 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 13:44 | 31.7% | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +5.8 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole McWard has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+5.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole McWard's GAR this season?
Cole McWard has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Cole McWard have this season?
Cole McWard has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 3 games this season.
Is Cole McWard a good defenseman?
Cole McWard ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.