Mike Matheson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mike Matheson is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Mike Matheson has 4 points (1 goals, 3 assists) in 8 games, a 42-point pace over 84 games. He is 15th on the Montréal Canadiens in scoring. All 4 came at even strength. He is averaging 23:45 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Mike Matheson is a veteran defenseman whose impact is declining, now providing modest overall impact despite playing top-pair minutes. A first-round pick, Matheson produces points at a high rate, getting to dangerous scoring areas and shooting from everywhere.
However, he gives up chances at even strength, which limits his effectiveness. He also gets in front of shots.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Born | February 27, 1994 (age 32) in Pointe-Claire, Canada |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 23 — FLA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 6 | 15 | 6.7% | 23:45 | 42.3% | 0.9 | 0.3 | -0.5 | -0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | -0.2 | -0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 46th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:45 | 15 | 6.7% | 3 | 0 | 0.50 | 0.9 | 0.30 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -0.5 |
| 2025-26 | 78 | 7 | 30 | 37 | -2.0 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 11 | 51 | 62 | 1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 5.4 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 8.4 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 3.1 |
| 2018-19 | 75 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 3.5 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -0.4 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Mike Matheson has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.4 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 Mike Matheson's GAR this season?
Mike Matheson has been worth -0.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Mike Matheson's WAR this season?
Mike Matheson has been worth about -0.1 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 Mike Matheson have this season?
Mike Matheson has 1 goals and 3 assists for 4 points in 8 games this season.
Is Mike Matheson a good defenseman?
Mike Matheson ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.5) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Mike Matheson's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mike Matheson has accumulated 23.1 career GAR and 306 points.
How tall is Mike Matheson, and how much does he weigh?
Mike Matheson is 6'2" tall and weighs 196 lb. Born February 27, 1994 (age 32) in Pointe-Claire, Canada.
How does Mike Matheson score across situations in 2026-27?
Mike Matheson has 4 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Mike Matheson's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Mike Matheson has scored on 6.7% of 15 shots in 2026-27.