Connor
Murphy
D · EDM · Defensive · Very good
- PAL
- 72
- WAR
- 1.1
- Value
- 60
- PTS
- 4
2025-26№ 61 / 325
Connor Murphy (Edmonton Oilers) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Connor Murphy
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : March 25, 1993 · Boston, United States
Drafted : 2011 · PHX · round 1, pick #20
Contract : $4,100,000 · 2026-27 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $1,500,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 25 |
| 2025-26 | Chicago Blackhawks | 60 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 46 |
| 2024-25 | Chicago Blackhawks | 68 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 52 |
| 2023-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | 46 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 40 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | 80 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 69 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | 57 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 47 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | 50 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 35 |
| 2019-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 27 |
| 2018-19 | Chicago Blackhawks | 52 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 40 |
| 2017-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 76 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 34 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | 77 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 45 |
| 2015-16 | Arizona Coyotes | 78 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 48 |
| 2014-15 | Arizona Coyotes | 73 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 42 |
| 2013-14 | Phoenix Coyotes | 30 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| NHL totals | 843 | 48 | 130 | 178 | 587 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 15 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | |
Connor Murphy: our analysis
2025-26 season: 20 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PTS, +1 +/-, 20:27 TOI. WAR 1.1 (61st of 325) · PAL 72, very good.
In 2025-26, Connor Murphy, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 72 out of 100 (very good), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 61st among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: defense (98, among the best in the league). On the other hand, creation (14, among the weakest in the league) and offense (27, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+5.2); his biggest cost: EV offense (-2.0).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 69; his WAR went from 0.4 to 1.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 60 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Connor Murphy's story
Raised in a hockey family and moving through several American cities, Connor Murphy settled in Dublin, Ohio, where his development followed the US National Team Development Program before junior hockey in the OHL with the Sarnia Sting. Opting for major junior over a college commitment to Miami University, he built a reputation early on as a defensively minded, physical blueliner influenced by his father Gord Murphy’s NHL career.
Taken 20th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, Murphy worked his way through junior and the AHL to reach the NHL. After knee surgery and a season in Sarnia, he turned pro in 2013 and reached the big league on 16 November 2013, scoring his first NHL goal in that debut against Tampa Bay. In July 2016 the Coyotes rewarded him with a six‑year contract reportedly worth $23.1 million.
Chicago acquired Murphy on 23 June 2017 in the trade that sent Niklas Hjalmarsson to Phoenix. His tenure with the Blackhawks included stretches of steady defensive deployment and periods interrupted by injury and lineup changes: a back problem that delayed a season start, a groin issue, a hip injury, and later a concussion in 2022. In August 2021 he signed a four‑year extension worth $17.6 million and served as an alternate captain for road games in 2021–22. During his Chicago years he was often assigned shutdown roles and paired with a variety of partners as coaches adjusted defensive matchups.
On 2 March 2026 Murphy was traded to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2028 second‑round pick, and he recorded his first career playoff goal in Game 2 of the Oilers’ 2026 first‑round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Internationally, he produced a memorable moment at the 2011 IIHF U18s by scoring the overtime winner versus Sweden and finishing that tournament with three goals and an assist; he later captained Team USA at the 2017 IIHF World Championship to a fifth‑place finish.
Murphy’s game is straightforward: he offers physicality, sound defensive reads and the willingness to neutralize opposing top lines. Coaches have relied on him in shutdown pairings where his positioning and board play limit scoring chances and keep play away from the net.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 20:57
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:04
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:32
- Pts/GP
- 0.06
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 19
- Blocks
- 45
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 38.8 %
- Off. zone starts
- 23.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
11between 2 and 19 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 8
- Games
- 77
So far: 1 pts in 18 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.18 pts per game (last season: 0.21).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.17 in 23-24, 0.21 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 69 → 72
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 33: the age when production usually declines
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 %
76
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 50
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 84
- Confidence 86 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 73
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 82
- Confidence 86 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 91
- Confidence 63 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 76
- Confidence 86 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 60
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 70
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 90
- Confidence 81 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 84
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating50
- Top speed (35 %)33.9 · 53
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)0.502 · 42
- Distance /60 (20 %)13.8 · 63
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.3 · 60
ST — Strength84
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)6.111 · 83
- Body mass (50 %)0.678 · 79
EN — Endurance73
- Ice time per game (45 %)18.5 · 73
- Total ice time (20 %)1,374 · 76
- Shift length (15 %)47.1 · 74
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)17.2 · 74
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.529 · 77
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.821 · 76
CK — Checking82
- Hits /60 (70 %)4.659 · 82
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.757 · 80
- Season volume (10 %)4.511 · 80
FG — Fighting91
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)2.192 · 91
DI — Discipline76
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.038 · 76
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.793 · 66
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.571 · 85
PA — Passing60
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.185 · 49
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.42 · 76
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.069 · 66
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.095 · 74
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.146 · 63
SC — Scoring70
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.197 · 72
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.152 · 62
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.365 · 79
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.076 · 69
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 67
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)8.036 · 62
DF — Defense90
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.184 · 91
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.366 · 96
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.51 · 81
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.15 · 63
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.811 · 79
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)54.4 · 91
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)6.165 · 93
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience84
- Career regular-season games (65 %)95
- Career playoff games (25 %)52
- NHL seasons (10 %)90
OV — Overall76
- DF · Defense (30 %)90
- PA · Passing (22 %)60
- SK · Skating (12 %)50
- SC · Scoring (12 %)70
- EN · Endurance (9 %)73
- ST · Strength (6 %)84
- DI · Discipline (5 %)76
- CK · Checking (4 %)82
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 50 | 70 | 90 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 52 | 64 | 86 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 58 | 72 | 83 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 50 | 74 | 85 |
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
1.1
wins above replacement
61 of 325
PAL Rating
72/ 100
Performance · Very good
64 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
60/ 100
Good value
4.40 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 26
- Defense
- 93
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- Offense
- 27
- Creation
- 14
- Shooting
- 42
- Possession
- 55
- Defense
- 98
- Discipline
- 42
- Power play
- 43
- Penalty kill
- 47
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 | EDM | 1.1 | 72 | 60 | 4.40 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 0.4 | 69 | 52 | 4.40 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 0.5 | 57 | 35 | 4.40 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 1.0 | 50 | 31 | 4.40 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
20/ 100
Below average
better than 20% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
33/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
18/ 100
Low
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, 179 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 14
- Shot selection
- 28
- Penalties drawn
- 46
- Puck management
- 82
Defense
- Takeaways
- 32
- Discipline
- 29
- Safe zone exits
- 19
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 | EDM | 20 | 33 | 18 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 39 | 62 | 24 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 18 | 43 | 12 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 36 | 50 | 31 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.1
wins above replacement
0.4 to 2.0 — 90% interval
61 of 325 defensemen
+6.0 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -2.0
- EV defense
- +5.2
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.8
- Shooting
- +2.1
- Penalties
- -1.4
- Average → replacement
- +2.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | EDM | 80 | 1.1 | 0.4 to 2.0 | 61/325 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 65 | 0.4 | 0.0 to 0.9 | 105/314 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 46 | 0.5 | -0.0 to 1.4 | 86/316 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 80 | 1.0 | -0.3 to 2.1 | 47/334 |
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
- 135.3 km/h30th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.1 km/h92nd percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 110th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 36.3 %1st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 83.5 km83rd percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 5.40 km66th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 37.2 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.7 %32nd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 46.0 %2nd percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2071st percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 136th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %50th percentile |
| Long range | 1588th percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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SEAConnor Murphy: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Connor Murphy have in 2026-27?
Connor Murphy has 0 goals and 1 point (1 assist) in 18 games in 2026-27.
How old is Connor Murphy?
Connor Murphy is 33 years old: he was born on March 26, 1993.
How tall is Connor Murphy, and how much does he weigh?
Connor Murphy is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Connor Murphy from?
United States: Connor Murphy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What team does Connor Murphy play for?
Connor Murphy plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, at D, wearing number 5.
Is Connor Murphy injured?
No: Connor Murphy is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Connor Murphy?
Connor Murphy produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 61st of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 72 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does Connor Murphy make?
Connor Murphy earns $4.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 60 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Connor Murphy's contract end?
Connor Murphy's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Connor Murphy overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 60 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Connor Murphy a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 61st of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Connor Murphy getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 69 in 2024-25 to 72 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Connor Murphy played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Connor Murphy has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Connor Murphy's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Connor Murphy has 843 games, 48 goals, 130 assists and 178 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 19 points in 68 games.
Where was Connor Murphy drafted?
Connor Murphy was drafted 20th overall (round 1) by PHX in 2011.
Is Connor Murphy better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 10 games) and 0.13 on the road (1 in 8 games).
How does Connor Murphy perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Connor Murphy has 15 games and 7 points in his career. His pace (0.47 points per game) is higher than his regular-season pace (0.21).
Which player is most similar to Connor Murphy?
Kaedan Korczak: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Kaedan Korczak's page →Is Connor Murphy a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 11 points in 2026-27, or 0.14 points per game.
Is Connor Murphy related to anyone famous?
Yes: Gord Murphy (father, former NHL defenseman).
What is Connor Murphy's nationality?
Connor Murphy is American. Internationally: Represented the United States: gold medal at the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships (overtime goal in the final); captain of Team USA at the 2017 IIHF World Championship (5th place).
What awards has Connor Murphy won?
King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee (end of 2020–21 season) ; King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee (2021–22 season).
How many championships has Connor Murphy won?
1: Gold medal with Team USA at the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championships.
Where did Connor Murphy play before turning pro?
Pre-professional teams: Ohio AAA Blue Jackets (2006 Quebec Pee-Wee Tournament), USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USHL), Sarnia Sting (OHL); had committed to Miami University but chose to play in the OHL with the Sarnia Sting..
How many points is Connor Murphy projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 11 points in 77 games in 2026-27 (2 to 19 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Edmonton Oilers teammates
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