Nathan MacKinnon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nathan MacKinnon is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche. In the 2025-26 season Nathan MacKinnon has 53 goals, 74 assists and 127 points in 80 games, worth 29.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Nathan MacKinnon continues to perform as an elite offensive center for the Colorado Avalanche, now in his 13th NHL season. At 30 years old, he delivered another dominant campaign, playing 80 games and tallying an impressive 53 goals and 74 assists for 127 points, resulting in a 29.5 GAR.
His immense value is overwhelmingly driven by his even-strength offense, contributing a staggering +14.1 GAR. This consistent offensive firepower has been a hallmark of his career, peaking just last season with a 36.1 GAR, cementing his status as one of the league's premier players.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 1 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 53 | 74 | 127 | +57 | 39 | 350 | 15.1% | 22:16 | 64.7% | 39.6 | 1.4 | 29.1 | 5.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +23.0 | -1.1 | +3.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 100th, GAR 100th, WAR 100th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 53 | 74 | 127 | 29.1 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 32 | 84 | 116 | 26.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 51 | 89 | 140 | 37.8 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 42 | 69 | 111 | 27.7 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 32 | 56 | 88 | 22.9 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 18.1 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 35 | 58 | 93 | 28.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 41 | 58 | 99 | 28.8 |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 39 | 58 | 97 | 25.2 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 16 | 37 | 53 | 9.4 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 14.0 |
| 2014-15 | 64 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 8.9 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 16.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nathan MacKinnon has been worth 29.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 100th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+23 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-1.1).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 37.8 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan MacKinnon's GAR this season?
Nathan MacKinnon has been worth 29.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players.
What is Nathan MacKinnon's WAR this season?
Nathan MacKinnon has been worth about 5.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 100th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nathan MacKinnon have this season?
Nathan MacKinnon has 53 goals and 74 assists for 127 points in 80 games this season.
Is Nathan MacKinnon a good center?
Nathan MacKinnon ranks in the 100th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (29.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Nathan MacKinnon's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nathan MacKinnon has accumulated 293.9 career GAR and 1142 points.
When was Nathan MacKinnon drafted?
Nathan MacKinnon was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 1 — COL.