Dylan McIlrath — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Dylan McIlrath is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Dylan McIlrath has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 13 games, worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dylan McIlrath is a veteran depth defenseman, now in his tenth season, who has seen limited NHL action. Across 105 career games, he has recorded 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points. This season, he has played 13 games, registering no points and a current GAR of -0.6.
His peak GAR of 0.9 was achieved in the previous season, suggesting a slightly more impactful role then. His current performance indicates he is struggling to provide positive value on the ice, serving primarily as a rotational option.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'5" |
| Weight | 240 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 1, Pick 10 — NYR |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 10 | 5 | 0.0% | 9:19 | 42.3% | 0.3 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | +1.9 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.7 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2016-17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 2015-16 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 2013-14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Dylan McIlrath has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.8 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 Dylan McIlrath's GAR this season?
Dylan McIlrath has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Dylan McIlrath have this season?
Dylan McIlrath has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 13 games this season.
Is Dylan McIlrath a good defenseman?
Dylan McIlrath ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2025-26 season.