Mike Reilly — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mike Reilly is an NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the 2025-26 season Mike Reilly has 1 goals, 8 assists and 9 points in 42 games, worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mike Reilly is a veteran defenseman who provides modest offensive contributions from the blueline. In 42 games this season, he has recorded 9 points, adding to his career total of 133 points over 460 games across 11 seasons. His peak performance saw a 3.9 GAR in 2021-22.
This season, Reilly holds a 0.6 GAR, driven primarily by his even-strength offense, which contributes +2.9 GAR. He offers some offensive upside in a depth role, though his overall impact is limited.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 191 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 4, Pick 98 — CBJ |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 1 | 8 | 9 | +11 | 26 | 63 | 1.6% | 14:58 | 58.1% | 2.7 | 0.1 | -5.1 | 0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.2 | -2.5 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 57th, WAR 57th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -5.1 |
| 2024-25 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 |
| 2023-24 | 61 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 2021-22 | 70 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 9.0 |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 7.9 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 1 | 15 | 16 | -0.9 |
| 2018-19 | 57 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -7.9 |
| 2017-18 | 57 | 2 | 16 | 18 | -8.2 |
| 2016-17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.5 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mike Reilly has been worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.5).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.0 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 Reilly's GAR this season?
Mike Reilly has been worth -5.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Mike Reilly have this season?
Mike Reilly has 1 goals and 8 assists for 9 points in 42 games this season.
Is Mike Reilly a good defenseman?
Mike Reilly ranks in the 57th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.1) in the 2025-26 season.