Matthew Kessel fantasy hockey outlook
Matthew Kessel is a 26-year-old defenseman for the New York Islanders. Weighted over his last three seasons (99 games), he produces 0.10 points and 0.66 shots per game, a 9-point pace over 82 games. He is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
- Team: New York Islanders
- Position: defenseman, #4, shoots right
- Power play: not on a unit
- Injury status: healthy
Matthew Kessel fantasy stats
Per-game rates over the last three seasons (99 games), weighted toward the most recent season.
| Points per game | 0.10 |
|---|---|
| Goals per game | 0.04 |
| Assists per game | 0.06 |
| Power play points per game | 0.00 |
| Shots per game | 0.66 |
| Hits per game | 0.67 |
| Blocks per game | 0.83 |
| 82-game points pace at these rates | 9 |
| Ice time per game (last season) | 12:27 |
| Power play time per game (last season) | 0:00 |
Underlying play grades 26 out of 100 among defensemen (shots, scoring chances and ice time).
Quick answers
Is Matthew Kessel injured?
No. Matthew Kessel is not on the injury report as of October 1, 2026.
Is Matthew Kessel on the power play?
Not right now. He is not listed on either New York Islanders power play unit.
How many points per game does Matthew Kessel average?
Weighted toward his most recent season, Matthew Kessel averages 0.10 points, 0.00 power play points and 0.66 shots per game across 99 games over the last three seasons.