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Matthew Kessel

New York Islanders
D Shoots: R ⟷ 6'2" ⚖ 205 lbs 🗓 2000-06-23 📍 Phoenix, AZ, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
C
Verdict
Meeting expectation
Solid bar: 32+ pts
84-game pace
23
0G · 3A · 11 GP
Form · last 10
Steady
2 pts (0.20/g) · season 0.27/g
Below (14)Avg (22)Solid (32)Top (48)Elite (65)

Through 11 games in 2026-2027, Matthew Kessel has 0 goals and 3 assists for the New York Islanders, a 23-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades out as C — meeting expectation. Over his last 10 games he has 0G and 2A (2 points), a 0.20 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.27.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

11 GP
0 Goals
3 Assists
3 Points
+5 +/-
6 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
10 SOG
0.0 S%
6 Hits
13:27 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-202711033+56010613:27
2025-202629213+1100202212:32
2024-202529033-3100172213:08
2023-202439167012028016:48
2022-20232000-1003015:10
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
NONE — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

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

1.2 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.0 G/60 Goals per 60 min
11.4 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
28 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.22 TK/GV 2 TK / 9 GV
4 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

33.3% 1° Pts % 1 primary pts
— Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
46s Shift Avg 195 total shifts
0.14 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.2 PEN/60 3 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 11 games this season

Consistency Score
0.45
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0
No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
3
Longest: 4 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 6 0 3 3 6 0.50
✈️ Away 5 0 0 0 4 0.00
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
11 games played 3 point games (27%) 0 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-10 @ SJS team logo SJS L 2-3 0 0 0 +1 1 0 1 13:48
2026-11-08 NJD team logo NJD L 4-5 0 0 0 +1 0 1 0 18:20
2026-11-06 CAR team logo CAR L 3-5 0 1 1 +2 0 0 1 14:13
2026-10-31 EDM team logo EDM L 0-4 0 0 0 -1 1 0 0 14:00
2026-10-28 @ NSH team logo NSH W 4-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5:31
2026-10-25 @ DAL team logo DAL L 3-6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 14:02
2026-10-22 LAK team logo LAK L 2-3 0 0 0 -1 3 3 1 13:30
2026-10-20 ANA team logo ANA W 3-2 0 1 1 +1 1 0 0 13:57
2026-10-17 @ TOR team logo TOR W 4-1 0 0 0 +1 0 0 1 16:18
2026-10-15 @ OTT team logo OTT L 1-2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 10:30

Matthew Kessel — frequently asked

Is Matthew Kessel still in the NHL?
Yes. Matthew Kessel is on the New York Islanders roster.
Is Matthew Kessel having a good season?
Matthew Kessel has 0G-3A-3P in 11 games (2026-2027), a 23-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as C: a roughly league-average pace. Over his last 10, he has 0G and 2A (2 pts).
How is Matthew Kessel playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Matthew Kessel has 0 goals and 2 assists (2 points, 0.20 per game) versus a season rate of 0.27. He is roughly steady.
How many goals does Matthew Kessel have in 2026-2027?
Matthew Kessel has 0 goals in 11 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the New York Islanders.
How many points does Matthew Kessel have this season?
Matthew Kessel has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) in 11 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Matthew Kessel on pace for?
Through 11 games in 2026-2027, Matthew Kessel is on pace for 23 points over the full 84-game season (3 so far).
What is Matthew Kessel's career high in points?
Matthew Kessel's career high is 7 points — 1G and 6A in 39 games in 2023-2024.
What team is Matthew Kessel on?
Matthew Kessel currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL.
Is Matthew Kessel playing tonight?
The New York Islanders play next on November 13, 2026, on the road against the Los Angeles Kings.
How old is Matthew Kessel?
Matthew Kessel is 26 years old. He was born on June 23, 2000.
Where is Matthew Kessel from?
Matthew Kessel is from Phoenix, AZ, USA.
How much does Matthew Kessel weigh?
Matthew Kessel weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
What position does Matthew Kessel play?
Matthew Kessel plays defenseman for the New York Islanders.
What number does Matthew Kessel wear?
Matthew Kessel is number 4 for the New York Islanders.
Does Matthew Kessel shoot left or right?
Matthew Kessel shoots right-handed.
How many career points does Matthew Kessel have?
Matthew Kessel has 16 career NHL points in 110 regular-season games.