Matt Benning — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Benning is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Matt Benning has 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points in 1 games, worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Matt Benning is a veteran defenseman with 10 seasons and 465 career games under his belt, accumulating 102 career points. His most impactful season came in 2016-17, where he achieved a peak GAR of 2.8.
This season, Benning has seen extremely limited action, appearing in only one game with no points. Despite the minimal playing time, he registered a 0.2 GAR, with a slight positive contribution from his even-strength defense (+0.1 GAR).
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 6, Pick 175 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | — | 12:26 | 43.4% | — | 0.6 | -0.1 | -0.02 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | -0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 77 | 1 | 23 | 24 | 0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 0 | 11 | 11 | -2.5 |
| 2020-21 | 53 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3.7 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 2018-19 | 70 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0.6 |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 3.3 |
| 2016-17 | 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 3.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Benning has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.5 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matt Benning's GAR this season?
Matt Benning has been worth -0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Matt Benning's WAR this season?
Matt Benning has been worth about -0.0 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Matt Benning have this season?
Matt Benning has 0 goals and 0 assists for 0 points in 1 games this season.
Is Matt Benning a good defenseman?
Matt Benning ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Matt Benning's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matt Benning has accumulated 0.4 career GAR and 102 points.
When was Matt Benning drafted?
Matt Benning was drafted in 2012 — Round 6, Pick 175 — BOS.