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Mathew Barzal

New York Islanders
C Shoots: R ⟷ 6'0" ⚖ 187 lbs 🗓 1997-05-26 📍 Coquitlam, BC, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
A
Verdict
Star-level season
Solid bar: 52+ pts
82-game pace
73
19G · 53A · 81 GP
Form · last 10
Cooling off
0 pts (0.00/g) · season 0.89/g
Below (24)Avg (38)Solid (52)Top (72)Elite (90)

Through 81 games in 2025-2026, Mathew Barzal has 19 goals and 53 assists for the New York Islanders, a 73-point pace over 82. For a top-line center, that grades out as A — star-level season.

02 / SEASON STATS

2025-2026 Season

81 GP
19 Goals
53 Assists
72 Points
+10 +/-
61 PIM
2 PPG
19 PPP
184 SOG
10.3 S%
29 Hits
20:39 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2025-202681195372+106121842920:39
2024-20253061420+1041782420:21
2023-202480235780-4345240020:08
2022-202358143751+5224139018:43
2021-202273154459-15181161018:01
2020-202155172845+15481134018:43
2019-202068194160+5444171020:03
2018-201982184462-5463179017:55
2017-201882226385+1305170017:46
2016-20172000-260009:45
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

60 GP 17 G 28 A 45 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2023-2024
New York Islanders logo NYI
5 2 3 5 -1 4 0 15 1
2022-2023
New York Islanders logo NYI
6 2 0 2 -1 2 0 14 1
2020-2021
New York Islanders logo NYI
19 6 8 14 0 19 1 44 1
2019-2020
New York Islanders logo NYI
22 5 12 17 +2 10 1 53 1
2018-2019
New York Islanders logo NYI
8 2 5 7 +2 8 2 25 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.6 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.7 G/60 Goals per 60 min
13.6 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
380 SAtt Shot attempts
39.8% FO% Faceoff win %
0.45 TK/GV 42 TK / 93 GV
50 BLK Blocked shots
4 GWG Game winners
2 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

69.4% 1° Pts % 50 primary pts
31.6% Clutch 6 GWG+OTG
58s Shift Avg 1724 total shifts
0.22 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.8 PEN/60 21 penalties
PUCKY COVERAGE

Mathew Barzal in the news

  1. Analysis · Mathew Barzal Is Quietly One of Hockey's Best Drivers. Ilya Sorokin Is the Reason Nobody Noticed.The Islanders looked respectable, but they were a 48 percent team saved by one of the best goalie seasons in hockey. Mathew Barzal drove a plus-16 on-off underneath it…
  2. Analysis · Season Review #19: New York Islanders - Schaefer Tied the NHL Rookie D Goal Record, Sorokin Led the League in Shutouts, 10-0 in Overtime, Roy Fired With Nine Days Left
  3. Recap · The New York Islanders Were Down 3-0 After Two Periods. Then They Remembered They're a Playoff Team.There are comebacks, and then there are statements. What the New York Islanders did to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night at Enterprise Center falls squarely in the…
  4. Recap · The New York Islanders Beat San Jose With Faceoffs, But That's Not the Real StoryThe New York Islanders won 55.2% of their faceoffs against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, which should have translated into territorial control and shot…
  5. Analysis · Sorokin Saved 25 Goals. The Islanders Missed Anyway.Ilya Sorokin saved 25 goals above expected, fourth in the NHL, and the Islanders still missed the playoffs. At 5-on-5 they finished 31st of 32 in finishing, and most of…
  6. Analysis · Patrik Laine Played Five Games for Montreal Last Season. Somebody Should Trade for Him Anyway.Patrik Laine played five games for Montreal last season and the league has quietly given up. But the shot is intact, the Canadiens' young wings have made him redundant…
  7. Recap · Hurricanes Close Regular Season With Measured Win as Islanders Face Coaching TransitionThe Carolina Hurricanes goaltender stopped 28 of 29 shots Tuesday night at UBS Arena. The New York Islanders goaltender stopped 19 of 21. Both performances kept their…
  8. Recap · New York's Power Play Precision reveal Toronto's Penalty Kill PhilosophyThe New York Islanders converted three power play goals Thursday night at UBS Arena, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 in a performance that revealed everything…

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Mathew Barzal — frequently asked

Is Mathew Barzal still in the NHL?
Yes. Mathew Barzal is on the New York Islanders roster.
Is Mathew Barzal having a good season?
Mathew Barzal has 19G-53A-72P in 81 games (2025-2026), a 73-point pace over 82. For a top-line center, that grades as A: a star-level pace. That ranks 40th in points among 476 NHL forwards with 20+ games in 2025-2026, and 46th in the league overall.
How many goals does Mathew Barzal have in 2025-2026?
Mathew Barzal has 19 goals in 81 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the New York Islanders.
How many points does Mathew Barzal have this season?
Mathew Barzal has 72 points (19 goals, 53 assists) in 81 games in the 2025-2026 season.
How many points is Mathew Barzal on pace for?
Through 81 games in 2025-2026, Mathew Barzal is on pace for 73 points over the full 82-game season (72 so far).
What is Mathew Barzal's career high in points?
Mathew Barzal's career high is 85 points — 22G and 63A in 82 games in 2017-2018.
What team is Mathew Barzal on?
Mathew Barzal currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL.
Is Mathew Barzal playing tonight?
The New York Islanders play next on October 25, 2026, on the road against the Dallas Stars.
How old is Mathew Barzal?
Mathew Barzal is 29 years old. He was born on May 26, 1997.
Where is Mathew Barzal from?
Mathew Barzal is from Coquitlam, BC, Canada.
How much does Mathew Barzal weigh?
Mathew Barzal weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
What position does Mathew Barzal play?
Mathew Barzal plays center for the New York Islanders.
What number does Mathew Barzal wear?
Mathew Barzal is number 13 for the New York Islanders.
Does Mathew Barzal shoot left or right?
Mathew Barzal shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Mathew Barzal have?
Mathew Barzal has 534 career NHL points in 611 regular-season games.