Mathieu Olivier — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mathieu Olivier is an NHL right wing for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the 2025-26 season Mathieu Olivier has 15 goals, 11 assists and 26 points in 61 games, worth 7.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mathieu Olivier is enjoying a career-best season, posting a 10.3 GAR in 61 games, which marks his peak performance over his 7-season NHL career. A right winger, he has contributed 15 goals and 11 assists for 26 points this year.
Known for his defensive contributions, Olivier's current GAR is significantly bolstered by his even-strength defense, which accounts for +4.5 GAR. This strong defensive play helps define his role as a valuable bottom-six presence.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 232 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 15 | 11 | 26 | +13 | 101 | 93 | 16.1% | 14:14 | 48.5% | 14.2 | 0.6 | 7.1 | 1.28 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.8 | +0.9 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 53th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 7.1 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 4.2 |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 66 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -0.7 |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1.7 |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mathieu Olivier has been worth 7.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.8 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.1 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mathieu Olivier's GAR this season?
Mathieu Olivier has been worth 7.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
What is Mathieu Olivier's WAR this season?
Mathieu Olivier has been worth about 1.3 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mathieu Olivier have this season?
Mathieu Olivier has 15 goals and 11 assists for 26 points in 61 games this season.
Is Mathieu Olivier a good right wing?
Mathieu Olivier ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mathieu Olivier's career GAR?
Across 7 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mathieu Olivier has accumulated 7.6 career GAR and 92 points.