Matthew Wood — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matthew Wood is an NHL right wing for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Matthew Wood has 17 goals, 13 assists and 30 points in 71 games, worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A 21-year-old winger drafted 15th overall in 2023, Matthew Wood has completed two seasons with the Predators, showing early signs of offensive development. Over 77 career games, he has registered 17 goals and 14 assists for 31 points. In his most recent 71 games, he contributed 17 goals and 13 assists for 30 points, achieving a 3.6 GAR.
This 3.6 GAR represents Wood's peak performance so far, indicating a player who is still growing into his role. His early career suggests he is a developing forward with an emerging ability to find the back of the net.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 202 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 15 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 17 | 13 | 30 | -3 | 14 | 103 | 16.5% | 12:19 | 51.8% | 13.6 | 0.3 | -2.4 | 0.47 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.5 | -1.4 | +0.7 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 59th, GAR 50th, WAR 50th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 71 | 17 | 13 | 30 | -2.4 |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Matthew Wood has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 50th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.4).
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 Wood's GAR this season?
Matthew Wood has been worth -2.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 50th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Matthew Wood have this season?
Matthew Wood has 17 goals and 13 assists for 30 points in 71 games this season.
Is Matthew Wood a good right wing?
Matthew Wood ranks in the 50th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.4) in the 2025-26 season.