Michael Bunting — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Michael Bunting is an NHL left wing for the Dallas Stars. In the 2025-26 season Michael Bunting has 14 goals, 19 assists and 33 points in 74 games, worth 3.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 186 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 4, Pick 117 — ARI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 14 | 19 | 33 | -24 | 20 | 126 | 12.0% | 14:48 | 52.0% | 17.9 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.59 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.5 | -3.4 | +0.5 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 61th, GAR 64th, WAR 64th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 3.3 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 6.2 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 19 | 36 | 55 | 10.8 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 23 | 26 | 49 | 14.0 |
| 2021-22 | 79 | 23 | 40 | 63 | 19.5 |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 2018-19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Michael Bunting has been worth 3.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 64th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5.5 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-3.4).
Across 7 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 19.5 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Bunting's GAR this season?
Michael Bunting has been worth 3.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 64th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Michael Bunting have this season?
Michael Bunting has 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points in 74 games this season.
Is Michael Bunting a good left wing?
Michael Bunting ranks in the 64th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.3) in the 2025-26 season.