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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Making his NHL debut this season, 24-year-old defenseman Hunter McDonald appeared in one game for the Flyers, where he registered an assist. His overall GAR for this single outing was -0.0.
Despite the neutral overall impact, his value driver indicates a positive contribution from even-strength defense, accounting for +0.1 GAR. McDonald is a prospect getting his first NHL look, showing early defensive promise.
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% | — | 0.6 | -0.0 | -0.01 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +1.1 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Hunter McDonald has been worth -0.0 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.1 GAR), with even-strength 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 -0.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
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 (-0.0) in the 2025-26 season.