Nathan MacKinnon — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nathan MacKinnon is an NHL center for the Colorado Avalanche.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Nathan MacKinnon has 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists) in 16 games, a 142-point pace over 84 games. He leads the Colorado Avalanche and is 4th in the NHL in scoring. 21 of the 27 came at even strength and 6 on the power play. He is averaging 20:29 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Nathan MacKinnon is a high-impact center who drives his team's offence from the top line. The first overall pick in his draft, he is a veteran player who consistently gets to dangerous scoring areas and shoots from anywhere on the ice.
He produces points at a high rate and plays a key role in orchestrating the power play, creating a significant offensive presence whenever he is on the ice.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Born | September 1, 1995 (age 31) in Halifax, Canada |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 1 — COL |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | 18 | 27 | +5 | 12 | 61 | 14.8% | 20:29 | 61.1% | 6.9 | 1.3 | 6.6 | 1.18 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.8 | -0.1 | +0.9 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 100th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| Power Play | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 18 | 27 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:29 | 61 | 14.8% | 11 | 7 | 1.69 | 6.9 | 1.19 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 6.6 |
| 2025-26 | 80 | 53 | 74 | 127 | 29.2 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 32 | 84 | 116 | 29.8 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 51 | 89 | 140 | 37.5 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 42 | 69 | 111 | 27.7 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 32 | 56 | 88 | 21.6 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 14.8 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 35 | 58 | 93 | 23.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 41 | 58 | 99 | 24.6 |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 39 | 58 | 97 | 23.4 |
| 2016-17 | 82 | 16 | 37 | 53 | 8.6 |
| 2015-16 | 72 | 21 | 31 | 52 | 12.7 |
| 2014-15 | 64 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 8.1 |
| 2013-14 | 82 | 24 | 39 | 63 | 15.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Nathan MacKinnon has been worth 6.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.8 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 37.5 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 6.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nathan MacKinnon's WAR this season?
Nathan MacKinnon has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nathan MacKinnon have this season?
Nathan MacKinnon has 9 goals and 18 assists for 27 points in 16 games this season.
Is Nathan MacKinnon a good center?
Nathan MacKinnon ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (6.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nathan MacKinnon's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nathan MacKinnon has accumulated 283.5 career GAR and 1169 points.
How tall is Nathan MacKinnon, and how much does he weigh?
Nathan MacKinnon is 6'0" tall and weighs 200 lb. Born September 1, 1995 (age 31) in Halifax, Canada.
How does Nathan MacKinnon score across situations in 2026-27?
Nathan MacKinnon has 21 even-strength points, 6 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Nathan MacKinnon's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Nathan MacKinnon has scored on 14.8% of 61 shots in 2026-27.