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 -5.5 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 47.0% | 7.7 | 0.4 | -5.5 | -1.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.0 | +1.1 | +0.2 | -4.0 |
League percentile rank: points 70th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 7 | 30 | 37 | -5.5 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -6.9 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 11 | 51 | 62 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 8 | 26 | 34 | 4.2 |
| 2021-22 | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 10.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 3.0 |
| 2019-20 | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 2.2 |
| 2018-19 | 75 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 0.4 |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 0.3 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -3.2 |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mike Matheson has been worth -5.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-4).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 10.2 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 -5.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
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 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.5) in the 2025-26 season.