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 26.2 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 57.3% | 44.6 | 1.0 | 26.2 | 4.71 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +22.2 | +3.5 | +3.6 | +0.4 |
League percentile rank: points 100th, GAR 99th, WAR 99th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 53 | 74 | 127 | 26.2 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 32 | 84 | 116 | 22.7 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 51 | 89 | 140 | 36.8 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 42 | 69 | 111 | 27.5 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 32 | 56 | 88 | 24.7 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 16.6 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 35 | 58 | 93 | 26.4 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 41 | 58 | 99 | 25.7 |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 39 | 58 | 97 | 23.9 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 16 | 37 | 53 | 9.2 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 13.2 |
| 2014-15 | 64 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 8.0 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 15.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nathan MacKinnon has been worth 26.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 99th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+22.2 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.4).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 36.8 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 26.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 99th percentile of NHL players.
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 99th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (26.2) in the 2025-26 season.