Mike Matheson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mike Matheson is an NHL defenseman for the Montréal Canadiens. In the 2025-26 season Mike Matheson has 7 goals, 30 assists and 37 points in 78 games, worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mike Matheson, now 32, appears to be a fading veteran defenseman for the Canadiens. Over 11 seasons, he has accumulated 302 points in 705 games, peaking with a 7.6 GAR in 2021-22. However, his current campaign has seen a significant downturn, contributing only 37 points in 78 games.
His primary value comes from even-strength offense, which accounts for +0.6 GAR this season. Despite this, his overall GAR stands at -5.7, indicating a substantial negative impact on the team's performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Montréal Canadiens |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 196 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 23 — FLA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 7 | 30 | 37 | +9 | 34 | 114 | 6.1% | 24:10 | 41.3% | 6.3 | 0.4 | -0.3 | -0.06 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.9 | +0.3 | +0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 70th, GAR 38th, WAR 38th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 7 | 30 | 37 | -0.3 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 11 | 51 | 62 | 3.0 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 8.4 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 2.7 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 1.6 |
| 2018-19 | 75 | 8 | 19 | 27 | -0.3 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 17 | 27 | -0.1 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -3.2 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mike Matheson has been worth -0.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 38th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.9 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 11 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 -0.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players.
What is Mike Matheson's WAR this season?
Mike Matheson has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 38th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Mike Matheson have this season?
Mike Matheson has 7 goals and 30 assists for 37 points in 78 games this season.
Is Mike Matheson a good defenseman?
Mike Matheson ranks in the 38th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Mike Matheson's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Mike Matheson has accumulated 16.0 career GAR and 302 points.
When was Mike Matheson drafted?
Mike Matheson was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 23 — FLA.