Matt Kiersted — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Kiersted is an NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Matt Kiersted has 0 goals, 1 assists and 1 points in 6 games, worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An undrafted defenseman, Matt Kiersted has played sparingly across five NHL seasons, totaling 45 career games. At 28 years old, he has recorded 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points in his career. This season, he saw action in only 6 games, contributing 1 assist and registering a -0.2 GAR.
Kiersted's peak GAR of 2.1 was achieved in 2022-23, but his recent limited play suggests he is a depth blueliner. His sole positive value driver this season is a minor +0.1 GAR from his even-strength defense, indicating a specialized role when in the lineup.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 182 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% | 15:44 | 37.8% | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.04 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +1.8 | -0.0 | +0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.1 |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Kiersted has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.8 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.0 in 2024-25.
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 Kiersted's GAR this season?
Matt Kiersted has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Matt Kiersted have this season?
Matt Kiersted has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 6 games this season.
Is Matt Kiersted a good defenseman?
Matt Kiersted ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2025-26 season.