Connor Murphy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Connor Murphy is an NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. In the 2025-26 season Connor Murphy has 5 goals, 12 assists and 17 points in 80 games, worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Connor Murphy is a veteran defenseman with 13 seasons and 825 career games under his belt, primarily known for his defensive contributions rather than offensive flair, totaling 177 points. Drafted in the first round in 2011, his peak GAR of 2.1 came in 2017-18, suggesting his prime impact was several seasons ago.
Now 33 years old, Murphy played 80 games this season, recording 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points, but registered a significant -5.0 GAR. While his even-strength defense remains a positive aspect of his game, contributing +0.5 GAR, his overall impact has declined, indicating he is a player in the later stages of his career.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Edmonton Oilers |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 1, Pick 20 — PHX |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -2 | 71 | 70 | 7.3% | 16:34 | 38.6% | 2.9 | 0.2 | -5.0 | -0.90 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.7 | +0.5 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 1th, WAR 1th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -5.0 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -1.5 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -2.8 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -3.7 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0.9 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 2.1 |
| 2018-19 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -0.9 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 2.1 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -2.7 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.4 |
| 2014-15 | 73 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -5.7 |
| 2013-14 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor Murphy has been worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 1st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.5 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.7).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.1 in 2017-18.
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 Murphy's GAR this season?
Connor Murphy has been worth -5.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players.
What is Connor Murphy's WAR this season?
Connor Murphy has been worth about -0.9 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 1st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Connor Murphy have this season?
Connor Murphy has 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points in 80 games this season.
Is Connor Murphy a good defenseman?
Connor Murphy ranks in the 1st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.0) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Connor Murphy's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Connor Murphy has accumulated -15.6 career GAR and 177 points.
When was Connor Murphy drafted?
Connor Murphy was drafted in 2011 — Round 1, Pick 20 — PHX.