Connor McDavid — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Connor McDavid is an NHL center for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Connor McDavid has 48 goals, 90 assists and 138 points in 82 games, worth 34.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Connor McDavid stands as one of the NHL's premier talents, a dynamic center whose offensive output defines his career. The 2015 first overall pick has amassed an astonishing 1220 points in 794 career games over 11 seasons, including 409 goals and 811 assists. His peak GAR of 39.8 in 2022-23 underscores his consistent elite impact.
This season, the 29-year-old continued his dominant performance, recording 48 goals and 90 assists for 138 points in 82 games, contributing to a robust 34.8 GAR. A significant portion of his value comes from his exceptional even-strength offense, where he consistently drives play and generates scoring opportunities. He is the engine of his team's attack.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 194 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 1 — EDM |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 48 | 90 | 138 | +18 | 44 | 306 | 15.7% | 23:00 | 59.0% | 41.8 | 1.3 | 34.8 | 6.25 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +20.7 | -0.9 | +8.9 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 100th, GAR 100th, WAR 100th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 48 | 90 | 138 | 34.8 |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 26 | 74 | 100 | 23.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 32 | 100 | 132 | 34.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 64 | 89 | 153 | 39.8 |
| 2021-22 | 80 | 44 | 79 | 123 | 33.3 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 33 | 72 | 105 | 30.1 |
| 2019-20 | 64 | 34 | 63 | 97 | 26.9 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 41 | 75 | 116 | 31.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 41 | 67 | 108 | 31.7 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 33.5 |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 16 | 32 | 48 | 12.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor McDavid has been worth 34.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+20.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.9).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 39.8 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 Connor McDavid's GAR this season?
Connor McDavid has been worth 34.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players.
What is Connor McDavid's WAR this season?
Connor McDavid has been worth about 6.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Connor McDavid have this season?
Connor McDavid has 48 goals and 90 assists for 138 points in 82 games this season.
Is Connor McDavid a good center?
Connor McDavid ranks in the 100th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (34.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Connor McDavid's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Connor McDavid has accumulated 331.9 career GAR and 1220 points.
When was Connor McDavid drafted?
Connor McDavid was drafted in 2015 — Round 1, Pick 1 — EDM.