Matty Beniers — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Matty Beniers is an NHL center for the Seattle Kraken.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Matty Beniers has 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in 14 games, a 42-point pace over 84 games. He is 10th on the Seattle Kraken in scoring. 5 of the 7 came at even strength and 2 on the power play. He is averaging 17:43 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Matty Beniers is a young player who provides solid play as a center, earning top-line minutes. He is effective at getting in front of shots and maintains discipline by staying out of the penalty box.
A limitation in his game is an avoidance of physical play, which can affect his presence in battles for puck possession.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Seattle Kraken |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 181 lb |
| Born | November 5, 2002 (age 24) in Hingham, United States |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 2 — SEA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | +5 | 0 | 14 | 21.4% | 17:43 | 49.8% | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 69th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Power Play | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:43 | 14 | 21.4% | 1 | 3 | 0.50 | 2.3 | -0.03 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.2 |
| 2025-26 | 82 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 5.1 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 20 | 23 | 43 | 4.5 |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 4.1 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 11.2 |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Matty Beniers has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.2 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 Matty Beniers's GAR this season?
Matty Beniers has been worth 0.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matty Beniers's WAR this season?
Matty Beniers 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 Matty Beniers have this season?
Matty Beniers has 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points in 14 games this season.
Is Matty Beniers a good center?
Matty Beniers ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (0.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Matty Beniers's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Matty Beniers has accumulated 26.3 career GAR and 203 points.
How tall is Matty Beniers, and how much does he weigh?
Matty Beniers is 6'2" tall and weighs 181 lb. Born November 5, 2002 (age 24) in Hingham, United States.
How does Matty Beniers score across situations in 2026-27?
Matty Beniers has 5 even-strength points, 2 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Matty Beniers's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Matty Beniers has scored on 21.4% of 14 shots in 2026-27.