Auston
Matthews
C · TOR · Offensive · Excellent
- PAL
- 86
- WAR
- 2.3
- Value
- 63
- PTS
- 53
2025-26№ 50 / 615
Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Auston Matthews
#34CPlays: Centre · 73% of faceoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 97 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : September 16, 1997 · San Ramon, United States
Drafted : 2016 · TOR · round 1, pick #1
Contract : $13,250,000 · 2024-25 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $15,925,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 6 |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 60 | 27 | 26 | 53 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 67 | 33 | 45 | 78 | 20 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 81 | 69 | 38 | 107 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 74 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 20 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 73 | 60 | 46 | 106 | 18 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 52 | 41 | 25 | 66 | 10 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 70 | 47 | 33 | 80 | 8 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 68 | 37 | 36 | 73 | 12 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 62 | 34 | 29 | 63 | 12 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 40 | 29 | 69 | 14 |
| NHL totals | 707 | 439 | 368 | 807 | 156 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 68 | 26 | 33 | 59 | 13 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Calder Memorial Trophyonce · 2016-17
- 🏆 Hart Memorial Trophyonce · 2021-22
- 🏆 Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy3 times · 2023-24, 2021-22, 2020-21
- 🏆 Ted Lindsay Awardonce · 2021-22
Auston Matthews: our analysis
2025-26 season: 60 GP, 27 G, 26 A, 53 PTS, -4 +/-, 20:48 TOI. WAR 2.3 (50th of 615) · PAL 86, excellent.
In 2025-26, Auston Matthews, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 86 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 2.3 ranks 50th among 615 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: creation (93, among the best in the league), penalty kill (90, among the best in the league) and power play (84, well above average).
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+8.6); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.0).
A marked decline: his PAL was 99 in 2024-25, against 86 now; his WAR went from 2.7 to 2.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 63 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Auston Matthews's story
Watching Coyotes games as a toddler left Matthews with more than childhood memories: those early trips to NHL arenas seeded a decision to pursue hockey seriously. Born in California and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, he skated with the Arizona Bobcats, played baseball alongside hockey, and worked with local coaches such as Boris Dorozhenko before stepping onto the larger junior stage. A stint at the Quebec pee-wee tournament is one of the youth experiences that helped shape his competitive edge.
Matthews rose through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, where he quickly became a top attraction for scouts. In his U18 season he led the league in scoring and set new marks for the NTDP, earning several international honours and solidifying his status as the premier prospect for the 2016 draft. Those performances on American ice made him one of the most talked-about young players in his draft class.
Opting for professional experience before entering the NHL, Matthews signed with ZSC Lions in Switzerland for the 2015–16 season. He scored in his NLA debut, formed chemistry on a line with veteran teammates, and played a part in ZSC’s Swiss Cup victory. His output in Switzerland brought league recognition and helped bridge the gap between junior success and readiness for the NHL.
Selected first overall by Toronto in June 2016, Matthews made an immediate impact: four goals in his debut, a 40-goal rookie season and the Calder Trophy. He continued to produce at an elite level in subsequent campaigns, collecting Rocket Richard trophies as the league’s leading goal scorer and winning top-player awards while repeatedly representing Toronto at All-Star games. His career with the Maple Leafs has included interruptions from in-game injuries, but he has consistently returned to high scoring form.
Plainly put, Matthews’s game is defined by a lethal shot and strong puck management in the offensive zone. From the NTDP to the Swiss league and into the NHL, his combination of finishing ability and puck protection has been the constant driver of his scoring success.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:38
- PP TOI/GP
- 3:32
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:17
- Pts/GP
- 1.42
- EV points
- 17
- Hits
- 12
- Blocks
- 17
- Takeaways
- 9
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 53.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 41.8 %
- Faceoffs
- 54.4 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
80between 59 and 95 (80% range)
- Goals
- 35
- Assists
- 45
- Games
- 73
So far: 27 pts in 19 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.99 pts per game (last season: 0.88).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Declining
- Points per game: 1.32 in 23-24, 0.88 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 99 → 86
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 29: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 84 %
94
Star
- SK
- Skating
- 77
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 72
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 87
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 75
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 68
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 63
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 85
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 90
- Confidence 92 %
- PA
- Passing
- 88
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 95
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 74
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 85
- Confidence 60 %
- EX
- Experience
- 88
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating77
- Top speed (35 %)36 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)4.433 · 66
- Distance /60 (20 %)17.1 · 90
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.5 · 76
ST — Strength72
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)2.522 · 56
- Body mass (50 %)0.793 · 85
EN — Endurance87
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.6 · 90
- Total ice time (20 %)1,190 · 79
- Shift length (15 %)49.3 · 86
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)18.2 · 93
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.666 · 86
DU — Durability75
- Share of games played (100 %)0.814 · 75
CK — Checking68
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.825 · 68
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.44 · 70
- Season volume (10 %)3.761 · 69
FG — Fighting63
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.69 · 63
DI — Discipline85
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.047 · 84
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.443 · 84
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.722 · 73
FO — Faceoffs90
- Faceoff % (85 %)56.2 · 92
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)48.1 · 83
PA — Passing88
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.9 · 84
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.619 · 83
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.454 · 96
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)5.734 · 87
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.706 · 84
SC — Scoring95
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.526 · 95
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.332 · 98
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.241 · 81
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.893 · 89
- xG per shot (10 %)0.082 · 74
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)20.6 · 97
DF — Defense74
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.004 · 73
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.11 · 66
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.769 · 65
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.055 · 84
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.729 · 90
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.2 · 68
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.955 · 90
PS — Penalty shot85
- Shootouts (60 %)35.3 · 89
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience88
- Career regular-season games (65 %)92
- Career playoff games (25 %)80
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall94
- SC · Scoring (20 %)95
- PA · Passing (20 %)88
- DF · Defense (20 %)74
- SK · Skating (12 %)77
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)90
- EN · Endurance (8 %)87
- DI · Discipline (5 %)85
- ST · Strength (3 %)72
- CK · Checking (2 %)68
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 94 | 77 | 95 | 74 |
| 2024-25 | 97 | 78 | 97 | 78 |
| 2023-24 | 97 | 79 | 98 | 79 |
| 2022-23 | 94 | 80 | 95 | 70 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.3
wins above replacement
50 of 615
PAL Rating
86/ 100
Performance · Excellent
58 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
63/ 100
Good value
13.25 M$ · expected PAL 78
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 86
- Defense
- 62
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- Offense
- 80
- Creation
- 93
- Shooting
- 81
- Possession
- 63
- Defense
- 43
- Discipline
- 48
- Power play
- 84
- Penalty kill
- 90
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 2.3 | 86 | 63 | 13.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 2.7 | 99 | 98 | 13.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 8.3 | 100 | 100 | 11.64 M$ |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 3.4 | 98 | 97 | 11.64 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
91/ 100
Elite
better than 91% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
46/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
96/ 100
Elite
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 37 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 56
- Shot selection
- 36
- Penalties drawn
- 22
- Puck management
- 95
Defense
- Takeaways
- 95
- Discipline
- 73
- Safe zone exits
- 68
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 91 | 46 | 96 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 98 | 92 | 91 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 98 | 82 | 98 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 99 | 95 | 96 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.3
wins above replacement
1.3 to 3.7 — 90% interval
50 of 615 forwards
+12.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +8.6
- EV defense
- -0.3
- Power play
- +1.4
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- -1.0
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.1
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | TOR | 60 | 2.3 | 1.3 to 3.7 | 50/615 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 63 | 2.7 | 1.2 to 3.7 | 43/596 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 81 | 8.3 | 4.8 to 11.5 | 1/608 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 74 | 3.4 | 1.2 to 5.0 | 24/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 145.6 km/h93rd percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.5 km/h32nd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2974th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 46.5 %91st percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 97.3 km98th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.51 km97th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.2 %85th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 16.9 %7th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 36.6 %85th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5496th percentile | 1199th percentile | 20.4 %81st percentile |
| High danger | 2296th percentile | 799th percentile | 31.8 %80th percentile |
| Mid range | 1996th percentile | 177th percentile | 5.3 %34th percentile |
| Long range | 272nd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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OTTAuston Matthews: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Auston Matthews have in 2026-27?
Auston Matthews has 11 goals and 27 points (16 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Auston Matthews?
Auston Matthews is 29 years old: he was born on September 17, 1997.
How tall is Auston Matthews, and how much does he weigh?
Auston Matthews is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
Where is Auston Matthews from?
United States: Auston Matthews was born in San Ramon, California, United States.
What team does Auston Matthews play for?
Auston Matthews plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL, at C, wearing number 34.
Is Auston Matthews injured?
No: Auston Matthews is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Auston Matthews?
Auston Matthews produced 2.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 50th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 86 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Auston Matthews make?
Auston Matthews earns $13.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 63 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Auston Matthews's contract end?
Auston Matthews's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Auston Matthews overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 63 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Auston Matthews a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 50th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Auston Matthews getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 99 in 2024-25 to 86 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Auston Matthews played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Auston Matthews has 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists).
What are Auston Matthews's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Auston Matthews has 707 games, 439 goals, 368 assists and 807 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 107 points in 81 games.
Where was Auston Matthews drafted?
Auston Matthews was drafted 1st overall (round 1) by Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016.
Is Auston Matthews better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 1.09 points per game at home (12 in 11 games) and 1.88 on the road (15 in 8 games).
How does Auston Matthews perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Auston Matthews has 68 games and 59 points in his career. His pace (0.87 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (1.14).
Which player is most similar to Auston Matthews?
John Tavares: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
John Tavares's page →Is Auston Matthews a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 80 points in 2026-27, or 1.10 points per game.
Is Auston Matthews related to anyone famous?
Yes: Brian Matthews (father, played college baseball; is chief technology officer (CTO) of a manufacturing company in New Jersey); Wes Matthews (uncle, briefly played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins).
What is Auston Matthews's nationality?
Auston Matthews is American. Internationally: represented the United States: gold at the 2014 and 2015 U18 World Championships (MVP in 2015), bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championship, member of the senior team at the 2016 World Championship, captain of Team USA at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off (runners-up), captain and Olympic gold medalist with Team USA at the 2026 Olympics.
What awards has Auston Matthews won?
Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) — 2016–17 season ; Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (NHL goal-scoring leader) — 2020–21 ; Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy — 2021–22 ; Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy — 2023–24 ; Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player, voted by peers) — 2021–22 ; Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP) — 2021–22 ; NLA Rising Star Award — 2015–16 season ; NLA Youngster of the Year — 2016 (earned during his stint in Switzerland); and more.
How many championships has Auston Matthews won?
2: Swiss Cup title with ZSC Lions — 2016; Olympic gold medal with Team USA — 2026 Winter Olympics.
Where did Auston Matthews play before turning pro?
USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USDP) — 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons; ZSC Lions (Swiss National League) — 2015–16 season.
How many points is Auston Matthews projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 80 points in 73 games in 2026-27 (59 to 95 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Toronto Maple Leafs teammates
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