Kyle MacLean — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Kyle MacLean is an NHL center for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Kyle MacLean has 2 goals, 5 assists and 7 points in 59 games, worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted center, Kyle MacLean has quickly established himself in the league, playing 172 games over three seasons. He had a strong showing in 2023-24 with a 3.6 GAR, indicating a significant positive impact during that period.
This season, in 59 games, he has recorded 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) and a -2.2 GAR. While his even-strength defense has provided a modest 0.2 GAR, he is currently experiencing a challenging year in terms of overall value.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 40 | 43 | 4.7% | 10:31 | 45.8% | 6.4 | 0.2 | -2.4 | -0.42 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 12th, GAR 4th, WAR 4th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 59 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2.4 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -1.7 |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Kyle MacLean has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 4th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by shorthanded defense (-0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.4 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyle MacLean's GAR this season?
Kyle MacLean has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players.
What is Kyle MacLean's WAR this season?
Kyle MacLean has been worth about -0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Kyle MacLean have this season?
Kyle MacLean has 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points in 59 games this season.
Is Kyle MacLean a good center?
Kyle MacLean ranks in the 4th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Kyle MacLean's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Kyle MacLean has accumulated -1.7 career GAR and 27 points.