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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Cole McWard has seen extremely limited NHL action across three seasons, serving as a depth defenseman for the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old blueliner has played just 9 career games, with 3 of those coming in the current season.
He has yet to register a point in the current campaign, and his overall impact is reflected in a -0.2 GAR. With his even-strength offense not contributing positively, McWard remains a fringe NHL player.
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 | 35.2% | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Cole McWard has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 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 -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cole McWard's WAR this season?
Cole McWard has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Cole McWard's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Cole McWard has accumulated 0.6 career GAR and 1 points.