01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2025-2026 Season
58 GP
4 Goals
2 Assists
6 Points
+2 +/-
20 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
40 SOG
10.0 S%
44 Hits
12:32 TOI/GP
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2025-2026 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.5 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
7.1 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
86 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.07 TK/GV 2 TK / 30 GV
52 BLK Blocked shots
2 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 6 primary pts
50.0% Clutch 2 GWG+OTG
45s Shift Avg 976 total shifts
0.09 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.8 PEN/60 10 penalties
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 4G-2A-6P in 58 games (2025-2026), an 8-point pace over 82. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. That ranks 215th in points among 255 NHL defensemen with 20+ games in 2025-2026.
- How many goals does Matthew Kessel have in 2025-2026?
- Matthew Kessel has 4 goals in 58 games during the 2025-2026 NHL season with the New York Islanders.
- How many points does Matthew Kessel have this season?
- Matthew Kessel has 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) in 58 games in the 2025-2026 season.
- How many points is Matthew Kessel on pace for?
- Through 58 games in 2025-2026, Matthew Kessel is on pace for 8 points over the full 82-game season (6 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 October 3, 2026, at home against the New Jersey Devils.
- 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 51 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 128 regular-season games.