Matt Roy — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matt Roy is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Matt Roy has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 8 games, a 10-point pace over 84 games. He is 19th on the Washington Capitals in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 20:32 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A veteran defenseman, Matt Roy was a seventh-round pick who now plays second-pair minutes, providing modest contributions. He is a physical player who hits and consistently avoids taking penalties.
Roy also excels at getting in front of shots, contributing significantly to defensive zone coverage. While defensively sound, he finishes below what his chances suggest.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 220 lb |
| Born | March 1, 1995 (age 31) in Detroit, United States |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 7, Pick 194 — LAK |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 4 | 7 | 0.0% | 20:32 | 46.8% | 0.7 | 0.4 | -0.4 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.1 | +0.0 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:32 | 7 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.7 | 0.01 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 2.5 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 3.6 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 2.7 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 3.7 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Matt Roy has been worth -0.4 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 9 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.7 in 2019-20.
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 -0.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matt Roy's WAR this season?
Matt Roy has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Matt Roy have this season?
Matt Roy has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Matt Roy a good defenseman?
Matt Roy ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.4) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matt Roy's career GAR?
Across 9 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matt Roy has accumulated 13.7 career GAR and 150 points.
How tall is Matt Roy, and how much does he weigh?
Matt Roy is 6'2" tall and weighs 220 lb. Born March 1, 1995 (age 31) in Detroit, United States.
How does Matt Roy score across situations in 2026-27?
Matt Roy has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Matt Roy's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Matt Roy has scored on 0.0% of 7 shots in 2026-27.