Matt Roy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Roy is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Matt Roy has 2 goals, 17 assists and 19 points in 79 games, worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An established defensive blueliner, Matt Roy has played 517 career games over eight seasons, consistently contributing to his team's defensive efforts. His primary value comes from his even-strength defense, which accounts for a significant +2.7 GAR.
While his current overall GAR is 0.1, indicating a neutral impact, his peak GAR of 8.6 in 2023-24 highlights his ability to be a strong and reliable presence on the back end. He has recorded 2 goals and 17 assists in 79 games this season.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 7, Pick 194 — LAK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | +18 | 12 | 94 | 2.1% | 20:37 | 44.8% | 4.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.4 | +0.6 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 41th, GAR 48th, WAR 48th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 4.5 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 2.3 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 4.1 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 2.3 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -1.0 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 4.2 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Roy has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 48th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.6 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 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 Roy's GAR this season?
Matt Roy has been worth 0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 48th percentile of NHL players.
What is Matt Roy's WAR this season?
Matt Roy has been worth about 0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 48th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Matt Roy have this season?
Matt Roy has 2 goals and 17 assists for 19 points in 79 games this season.
Is Matt Roy a good defenseman?
Matt Roy ranks in the 48th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Matt Roy's career GAR?
Across 8 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matt Roy has accumulated 15.2 career GAR and 149 points.
When was Matt Roy drafted?
Matt Roy was drafted in 2015 — Round 7, Pick 194 — LAK.