Matt Grzelcyk — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Grzelcyk is an NHL defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. In the 2025-26 season Matt Grzelcyk has 0 goals, 12 assists and 12 points in 69 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 3, Pick 85 — BOS |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 0 | 12 | 12 | -9 | 32 | 68 | 0.0% | 16:58 | 45.2% | 3.6 | 0.1 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | +3.6 | +0.2 | +0.5 |
League percentile rank: points 25th, GAR 33th, WAR 33th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69 | 0 | 12 | 12 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 4.6 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -0.5 |
| 2022-23 | 75 | 4 | 22 | 26 | 6.7 |
| 2021-22 | 73 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 9.4 |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 7.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 4.4 |
| 2018-19 | 66 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 2.9 |
| 2017-18 | 61 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 5.3 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Grzelcyk has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 33rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.4 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 Matt Grzelcyk's GAR this season?
Matt Grzelcyk has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 33rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Matt Grzelcyk have this season?
Matt Grzelcyk has 0 goals and 12 assists for 12 points in 69 games this season.
Is Matt Grzelcyk a good defenseman?
Matt Grzelcyk ranks in the 33rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.