Olli Määttä — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Olli Määttä is an NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild. In the 2025-26 season Olli Määttä has 2 goals, 13 assists and 15 points in 43 games, worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Olli Määttä is an experienced defenseman, now in his 13th NHL season, having played 804 career games and tallying 210 points (44 goals, 166 assists). While his peak GAR of 6.2 in his rookie season showcased his early potential, the 31-year-old has transitioned into a more defensive role.
In the current season, Määttä has contributed 15 points (2 goals, 13 assists) in 43 games, with a 1.4 GAR. His primary value driver is his even-strength defense, where he has provided a solid +0.3 GAR, indicating his continued reliability in his own zone.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 207 lb |
| Draft | 2012 — Round 1, Pick 22 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 2 | 13 | 15 | -6 | 4 | 34 | 0.0% | 12:10 | 52.7% | 2.0 | -0.1 | 2.1 | 0.38 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +0.2 | -0.0 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points —th, GAR 46th, WAR 46th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 43 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 2.1 |
| 2024-25 | 77 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 0.9 |
| 2021-22 | 66 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1.9 |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -1.4 |
| 2019-20 | 65 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -0.4 |
| 2018-19 | 60 | 1 | 13 | 14 | -0.5 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 5.3 |
| 2016-17 | 55 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.8 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 2.3 |
| 2014-15 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.4 |
| 2013-14 | 78 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 7.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Olli Määttä has been worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 46th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.1 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (-0).
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.4 in 2013-14.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olli Määttä's GAR this season?
Olli Määttä has been worth 2.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players.
What is Olli Määttä's WAR this season?
Olli Määttä has been worth about 0.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 46th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Olli Määttä have this season?
Olli Määttä has 2 goals and 13 assists for 15 points in 43 games this season.
Is Olli Määttä a good defenseman?
Olli Määttä ranks in the 46th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (2.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Olli Määttä's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Olli Määttä has accumulated 14.3 career GAR and 210 points.
When was Olli Määttä drafted?
Olli Määttä was drafted in 2012 — Round 1, Pick 22 — PIT.