Nikolas Matinpalo — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nikolas Matinpalo is an NHL defenseman for the Ottawa Senators. In the 2025-26 season Nikolas Matinpalo has 0 goals, 5 assists and 5 points in 50 games, worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Ottawa Senators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 213 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 16 | 37 | 0.0% | 15:38 | 46.2% | 2.3 | 0.1 | -1.3 | -0.24 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | +1.9 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 6th, GAR 32th, WAR 32th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -1.3 |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Nikolas Matinpalo has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 32nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.5 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 Nikolas Matinpalo's GAR this season?
Nikolas Matinpalo has been worth -1.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 32nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Nikolas Matinpalo have this season?
Nikolas Matinpalo has 0 goals and 5 assists for 5 points in 50 games this season.
Is Nikolas Matinpalo a good defenseman?
Nikolas Matinpalo ranks in the 32nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.3) in the 2025-26 season.