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 7.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Denton Mateychuk is quickly emerging as an offensive force on the blue line for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In his second season, the 22-year-old defenseman has already recorded 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 75 games, earning a solid 7.1 GAR. This strong performance highlights his significant contribution to the team's attack.
Mateychuk's value is primarily driven by his even-strength offense, which contributes +0.3 GAR, indicating his ability to generate scoring opportunities and drive play from the back end. With 44 career points in 120 games, he projects as a promising, offense-first blueliner.
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% | 5.4 | 0.4 | 7.1 | 1.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.9 | -0.5 | +0.2 | +0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 91th, WAR 91th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 7.1 |
| 2024-25 | 45 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Denton Mateychuk has been worth 7.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 91st percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.9 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
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 7.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players.
What is Denton Mateychuk's WAR this season?
Denton Mateychuk has been worth about 1.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 91st percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Denton Mateychuk's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Denton Mateychuk has accumulated 8.1 career GAR and 44 points.
When was Denton Mateychuk drafted?
Denton Mateychuk was drafted in 2022 — Round 1, Pick 12 — CBJ.