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Jalen Chatfield

Carolina Hurricanes
🏆 1× Stanley Cup Champion (2025)
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'1" ⚖ 188 lbs 🗓 1996-05-15 📍 Ypsilanti, MI, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
C
Verdict
Meeting expectation
Solid bar: 32+ pts
84-game pace
25
2G · 4A · 20 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
3 pts (0.30/g) · season 0.30/g
Below (14)Avg (22)Solid (32)Top (48)Elite (65)

Through 20 games in 2026-2027, Jalen Chatfield has 2 goals and 4 assists for the Carolina Hurricanes, a 25-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades out as C — meeting expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 1G and 2A (3 points), a 0.30 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.30.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

20 GP
2 Goals
4 Assists
6 Points
+7 +/-
6 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
26 SOG
7.7 S%
7 Hits
20:25 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202720246+76026720:25
🏆2025-20267221517+151801003620:08
2024-20257971118+225401146418:53
2023-20247281422+1524090015:12
2022-2023786814+2335093014:07
2021-202216033+18025014:47
2020-202118011-1112014013:26
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

53 GP 3 G 12 A 15 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR
18 1 7 8 +7 12 0 30 1
2024-2025
Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR
9 1 0 1 +6 6 0 8 0
2023-2024
Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR
11 0 2 2 -1 12 0 15 0
2022-2023
Carolina Hurricanes logo CAR
15 1 3 4 +1 14 0 16 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

0.9 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.7 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
59 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.55 TK/GV 12 TK / 22 GV
20 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

50.0% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
51s Shift Avg 479 total shifts
0.12 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 20 games this season

Consistency Score
0.54
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
5
Longest: 5 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 8 0 1 1 5 0.13
✈️ Away 12 2 2 4 21 0.33
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
20 games played 4 point games (20%) 1 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 @ SEA team logo SEA W 4-1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 19:49
2026-11-08 CHI team logo CHI W 9-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17:57
2026-11-06 @ NYI team logo NYI W 5-3 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 22:57
2026-11-04 @ NSH team logo NSH L 1-4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 17:44
2026-11-01 WPJ team logo WPJ W 7-0 0 0 0 +1 0 0 0 17:43
2026-10-29 CBJ team logo CBJ W 3-2 0 1 1 +2 1 0 2 21:34
2026-10-28 BOS team logo BOS W 2-1 0 0 0 +1 1 0 2 22:32
2026-10-24 @ STL team logo STL W 4-0 0 0 0 +1 1 1 1 20:34
2026-10-23 @ EDM team logo EDM L 5-6 0 0 0 -1 0 2 3 22:07
2026-10-21 @ VAN team logo VAN W 6-3 0 0 0 +1 1 0 1 20:39
PUCKY COVERAGE

Jalen Chatfield in the news

  1. Playoffs · The Machine Doesn't Stop: Carolina Win the Eastern Conference Final in Five and Reach the Stanley Cup Final at 13-1Carolina absorbed a 6-2 Game 1 ambush, won four straight, and finished the Eastern Conference Final at 13-1 - the first team since the 1983 Islanders to reach a Cup…
  2. Recap · Carolina Tied This Final by Solving Vegas's Breakout Under PressureThree goals in 12 minutes isn't a hot start. It's a schematic exploit, and the Carolina Hurricanes just showed the Vegas Golden Knights exactly where the leak is.
  3. Recap · Vegas Steals Game 1 in Carolina After McNabb's Offensive Night Breaks Hurricanes' StructureBrayden McNabb took zero shots, threw zero hits, and finished with three assists in 20:50 of ice time. That's not a depth defenseman having a quiet night - that's a…
  4. Recap · Lane Hutson's Breakout Burden: How Carolina Exploited Montreal's One-Dimensional Blue Line in 6-1 RoutLane Hutson logged 21:58 in Friday's 6-1 loss to Carolina and assisted on Montreal's only goal, but the Hurricanes built their entire defensive game plan around…
  5. Recap · Carolina's Transition Game Turned Montreal's Faceoff Edge Into a Possession MirageThe Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night despite losing the faceoff battle 36-31. Montreal won 53.7% of the draws but got outshot 43-18…
  6. Playoffs · The Standard of the East: Carolina Sweeps Philadelphia and Joins Immortal Company at 8-0Carolina swept Philadelphia in four games to reach the Eastern Conference Final and become the first team in the modern playoff format to sweep its first two rounds.
  7. Recap · Carolina's Special Teams Overwhelm Philadelphia as Hurricanes Move to Within One WinJordan Martinook makes the Carolina Hurricanes worse at generating offense. The numbers confirm it: 47% on-ice expected goals percentage, per MoneyPuck, meaning Carolina…
  8. Recap · Nikolaj Ehlers Proves Carolina's Depth Is the Real Difference in Metropolitan Division RaceNikolaj Ehlers collected three points Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets that showcased…

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Jalen Chatfield — frequently asked

Is Jalen Chatfield still in the NHL?
Yes. Jalen Chatfield is on the Carolina Hurricanes roster.
Is Jalen Chatfield having a good season?
Jalen Chatfield has 2G-4A-6P in 20 games (2026-2027), a 25-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as C: a roughly league-average pace. Over his last 10, he has 1G and 2A (3 pts). That ranks 16th in points among 33 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2026-2027.
How is Jalen Chatfield playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Jalen Chatfield has 1 goals and 2 assists (3 points, 0.30 per game) versus a season rate of 0.30. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Jalen Chatfield have in 2026-2027?
Jalen Chatfield has 2 goals in 20 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Carolina Hurricanes.
How many points does Jalen Chatfield have this season?
Jalen Chatfield has 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 20 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Jalen Chatfield on pace for?
Through 20 games in 2026-2027, Jalen Chatfield is on pace for 25 points over the full 84-game season (6 so far).
What is Jalen Chatfield's career high in points?
Jalen Chatfield's career high is 22 points — 8G and 14A in 72 games in 2023-2024.
What team is Jalen Chatfield on?
Jalen Chatfield currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL.
Is Jalen Chatfield playing tonight?
The Carolina Hurricanes play next on November 14, 2026, at home against the Seattle Kraken.
How old is Jalen Chatfield?
Jalen Chatfield is 30 years old. He was born on May 15, 1996.
Where is Jalen Chatfield from?
Jalen Chatfield is from Ypsilanti, MI, USA.
How much does Jalen Chatfield weigh?
Jalen Chatfield weighs 188 lb (85 kg).
What position does Jalen Chatfield play?
Jalen Chatfield plays defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes.
What number does Jalen Chatfield wear?
Jalen Chatfield is number 5 for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Does Jalen Chatfield shoot left or right?
Jalen Chatfield shoots right-handed.
Has Jalen Chatfield won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Jalen Chatfield has won the Stanley Cup once.
How many career points does Jalen Chatfield have?
Jalen Chatfield has 81 career NHL points in 355 regular-season games.