Matthew Kessel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matthew Kessel is an NHL defenseman for the St. Louis Blues. In the 2025-26 season Matthew Kessel has 2 goals, 1 assists and 3 points in 29 games, worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | St. Louis Blues |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 5, Pick 150 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 | 20 | 10.0% | 12:32 | 46.6% | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +2.5 | -0.0 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matthew Kessel has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.5 GAR), with even-strength offense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.3 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Kessel's GAR this season?
Matthew Kessel has been worth 1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Matthew Kessel have this season?
Matthew Kessel has 2 goals and 1 assists for 3 points in 29 games this season.
Is Matthew Kessel a good defenseman?
Matthew Kessel ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (1.3) in the 2025-26 season.