Mathew Barzal — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mathew Barzal is an NHL center for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Mathew Barzal has 19 goals, 53 assists and 72 points in 81 games, worth 11.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mathew Barzal is a high-impact offensive center, consistently driving play and racking up points over his 10-season career. With 534 career points, including 381 assists, he has demonstrated elite playmaking, peaking with a 20.2 GAR in 2017-18.
This season, Barzal remains a top-tier contributor, recording 72 points in 81 games. His 12.7 GAR is overwhelmingly driven by his even-strength offense, which contributes +13.8 GAR, solidifying his role as a primary scoring threat.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 1, Pick 16 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 19 | 53 | 72 | +10 | 61 | 184 | 10.3% | 20:39 | 58.1% | 20.5 | 0.7 | 11.6 | 2.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +9.1 | -0.6 | +1.8 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 94th, GAR 87th, WAR 87th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 19 | 53 | 72 | 11.6 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 3.5 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 23 | 57 | 80 | 16.1 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 14 | 37 | 51 | 5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 15 | 44 | 59 | 11.1 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 10.7 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 19 | 41 | 60 | 11.3 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 18 | 44 | 62 | 11.8 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 22 | 63 | 85 | 21.0 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mathew Barzal has been worth 11.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 87th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+9.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 21.0 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathew Barzal's GAR this season?
Mathew Barzal has been worth 11.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players.
What is Mathew Barzal's WAR this season?
Mathew Barzal has been worth about 2.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 87th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mathew Barzal have this season?
Mathew Barzal has 19 goals and 53 assists for 72 points in 81 games this season.
Is Mathew Barzal a good center?
Mathew Barzal ranks in the 87th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mathew Barzal's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mathew Barzal has accumulated 102.3 career GAR and 534 points.
When was Mathew Barzal drafted?
Mathew Barzal was drafted in 2015 — Round 1, Pick 16 — NYI.