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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Dylan McIlrath is a veteran defenseman with a lengthy career span, though his NHL appearances have been limited. Over ten seasons, the 34-year-old has played just 105 career games, accumulating a modest 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points.
This season, McIlrath has seen very limited action, appearing in only 13 games with no points recorded. His current GAR of -0.3 indicates a marginal impact, with no significant offensive contribution at even strength.
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 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.6 |
| 2018-19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
| 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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.4).
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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dylan McIlrath's WAR this season?
Dylan McIlrath has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Dylan McIlrath's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Dylan McIlrath has accumulated -1.4 career GAR and 9 points.
When was Dylan McIlrath drafted?
Dylan McIlrath was drafted in 2010 — Round 1, Pick 10 — NYR.