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 -4.6 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 69 | 7.4% | 16:34 | 45.5% | 4.1 | 0.2 | -4.6 | -0.83 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | +7.7 | -0.1 | -1.0 |
League percentile rank: points 27th, GAR 13th, WAR 13th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 68 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -4.0 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -4.4 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 50 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | -1.3 |
| 2018-19 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.2 |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0.7 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 17 | -3.2 |
| 2015-16 | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 2.2 |
| 2014-15 | 73 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4.0 |
| 2013-14 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Connor Murphy has been worth -4.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 13th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+7.7 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-2.5).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.2 in 2015-16.
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 -4.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 13th percentile of NHL players.
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 13th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-4.6) in the 2025-26 season.