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 13.5 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 | 44.9% | 4.5 | 0.3 | 13.5 | -0.09 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +4.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 41th, GAR 43th, WAR 43th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 13.5 |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 2.9 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 13.7 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 19.0 |
| 2021-22 | 67 | 2 | 19 | 21 | 2.6 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2.3 |
| 2019-20 | 70 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 12.9 |
| 2018-19 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matt Roy has been worth 13.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 43rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+4.2 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.0 in 2022-23.
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 13.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 43rd percentile of NHL players.
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 43rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (13.5) in the 2025-26 season.