Denton Mateychuk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Denton Mateychuk is an NHL defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Denton Mateychuk has 13 goals, 18 assists and 31 points in 75 games, worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Denton Mateychuk is emerging as an offense-first blueliner for the Blue Jackets, currently posting a strong 7.9 GAR in his second professional season. The 21-year-old defenseman has contributed 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) over 75 games this season, with his even-strength offense accounting for a significant portion of his value.
In just 120 career games, Mateychuk has already tallied 44 points, demonstrating a consistent ability to generate offense from the back end. His current production and GAR represent his peak performance to date, indicating he is quickly developing into a key piece for Columbus.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 188 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 12 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 13 | 18 | 31 | +12 | 8 | 88 | 14.8% | 19:11 | 49.7% | 6.3 | 0.3 | 7.7 | 1.38 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.7 | +3.2 | +0.2 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 88th, WAR 88th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 7.7 |
| 2024-25 | 45 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Denton Mateychuk has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 88th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.7 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denton Mateychuk's GAR this season?
Denton Mateychuk has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 88th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Denton Mateychuk have this season?
Denton Mateychuk has 13 goals and 18 assists for 31 points in 75 games this season.
Is Denton Mateychuk a good defenseman?
Denton Mateychuk ranks in the 88th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.7) in the 2025-26 season.