Mathew Dumba — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mathew Dumba is an NHL defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Mathew Dumba has 1 goals, 2 assists and 3 points in 11 games, worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A veteran defenseman with 13 seasons and 748 career games played, Mathew Dumba has had a long NHL career, peaking with an 8.1 GAR in 2017-18. His career totals include 85 goals and 176 assists for 261 points.
This season, Dumba has seen limited action, appearing in just 11 games and registering 3 points. His current GAR stands at -0.1, indicating a negligible overall impact in his recent appearances.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 7 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 11 | 7 | 14.3% | 14:56 | 46.9% | 0.5 | 0.2 | -0.5 | 0.12 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.9 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.5 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 5.9 |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 1.2 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 4.3 |
| 2018-19 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 0.9 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 14 | 36 | 50 | -9.5 |
| 2016-17 | 76 | 11 | 23 | 34 | -20.4 |
| 2015-16 | 81 | 10 | 16 | 26 | -13.5 |
| 2014-15 | 58 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 0.2 |
| 2013-14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mathew Dumba has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.9 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 5.9 in 2021-22.
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 Dumba's GAR this season?
Mathew Dumba has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Mathew Dumba have this season?
Mathew Dumba has 1 goals and 2 assists for 3 points in 11 games this season.
Is Mathew Dumba a good defenseman?
Mathew Dumba ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2025-26 season.