Matthew Kessel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matthew Kessel is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Matthew Kessel has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 8 games, a 10-point pace over 84 games. He is 17th on the New York Islanders in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 12:42 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Playing third-pair or depth minutes, Matthew Kessel is a defenseman who provides a modest overall impact. In his prime, he contributes little offensively, rarely shooting the puck and seldom generating quality scoring chances from the backend.
A fifth-round pick, Kessel's game does not feature much offensive production. His limited contributions on the attack are a consistent aspect of his play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 212 lb |
| Born | June 23, 2000 (age 26) in Bloomfield Hills, United States |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 5, Pick 150 — STL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 9 | 0.0% | 12:42 | 54.5% | 0.6 | 0.2 | -0.2 | -0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:42 | 9 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.6 | -0.01 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Matthew Kessel has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.3 GAR), with even-strength defense his smallest contribution (+0).
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 Matthew Kessel's GAR this season?
Matthew Kessel has been worth -0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matthew Kessel's WAR this season?
Matthew Kessel has been worth about -0.0 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 Matthew Kessel have this season?
Matthew Kessel has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Matthew Kessel a good defenseman?
Matthew Kessel ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matthew Kessel's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matthew Kessel has accumulated -2.5 career GAR and 14 points.
How tall is Matthew Kessel, and how much does he weigh?
Matthew Kessel is 6'3" tall and weighs 212 lb. Born June 23, 2000 (age 26) in Bloomfield Hills, United States.
How does Matthew Kessel score across situations in 2026-27?
Matthew Kessel has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Matthew Kessel's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Matthew Kessel has scored on 0.0% of 9 shots in 2026-27.