Matt Duchene — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Duchene is an NHL center for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Matt Duchene has 16 goals, 29 assists and 45 points in 57 games, worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Matt Duchene continues to be a productive center deep into his 17th NHL season. With 936 career points across 1195 games, the 35-year-old has maintained a high level of play, contributing 45 points in 57 games this season for a strong 9.7 GAR.
While known for his offensive prowess earlier in his career, reflected by a peak GAR of 19.6, his current value is notably driven by his even-strength defense, contributing +0.8 GAR. This well-rounded performance showcases his continued impact as a top-six forward.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 211 lb |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 1, Pick 3 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 16 | 29 | 45 | -3 | 8 | 89 | 18.0% | 16:31 | 52.1% | 13.5 | 0.6 | 8.3 | 1.48 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.7 | -0.3 | +1.7 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 77th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 8.3 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 30 | 52 | 82 | 16.7 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 12.5 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 5.9 |
| 2021-22 | 78 | 43 | 43 | 86 | 18.7 |
| 2020-21 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 5.0 |
| 2019-20 | 66 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 9.1 |
| 2018-19 | 73 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 15.8 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 27 | 32 | 59 | 9.7 |
| 2016-17 | 77 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 5.1 |
| 2015-16 | 76 | 30 | 29 | 59 | 15.1 |
| 2014-15 | 82 | 21 | 34 | 55 | 14.3 |
| 2013-14 | 71 | 23 | 47 | 70 | 23.9 |
| 2012-13 | 47 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 11.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Duchene has been worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.7 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.9 in 2013-14.
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 Duchene's GAR this season?
Matt Duchene has been worth 8.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
What is Matt Duchene's WAR this season?
Matt Duchene has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Matt Duchene have this season?
Matt Duchene has 16 goals and 29 assists for 45 points in 57 games this season.
Is Matt Duchene a good center?
Matt Duchene ranks in the 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Matt Duchene's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matt Duchene has accumulated 171.5 career GAR and 786 points.
When was Matt Duchene drafted?
Matt Duchene was drafted in 2009 — Round 1, Pick 3 — COL.