Hunter McDonald — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Hunter McDonald is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Hunter McDonald has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 1 games, worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Making his NHL debut in the 2025-26 season, Hunter McDonald has played just one game for the Philadelphia Flyers. In that single appearance, the 24-year-old defenseman registered one assist and achieved a GAR of 0.3. His immediate impact was notably driven by even-strength defense, contributing +0.4 GAR.
This extremely limited sample size highlights a player whose initial foray into the NHL was marked by defensive contributions. While his offensive production was modest, his strong start in even-strength defensive play suggests a potential role as a shutdown blueliner, even from a single game's data.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 205 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 6, Pick 165 — PHI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 | 0 | — | 15:11 | 43.6% | — | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.05 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +0.4 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Hunter McDonald has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.4 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter McDonald's GAR this season?
Hunter McDonald has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Hunter McDonald's WAR this season?
Hunter McDonald 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 Hunter McDonald have this season?
Hunter McDonald has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 1 games this season.
Is Hunter McDonald a good defenseman?
Hunter McDonald ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
When was Hunter McDonald drafted?
Hunter McDonald was drafted in 2022 — Round 6, Pick 165 — PHI.