
Cooling: 73 after the game against EDM, 23 now — still hotter than 48% of forwards (average forward 27).
Now 23 · +23 over these 15 games
2 points in 5 games — below his own pace (3.0 per 5).
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.3 | 1.1 | ▼ 0.0× his usual |
| Assists | 2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | ▼ 0.8× his usual |
| Points | 2 | 3.0 | 2.5 | ▼ 0.7× his usual |
| Shots | 13 | 10 | 8 | ▲ 1.3× his usual |
| Shooting % | 0.0% | 3.3% | 13.6% | ▼ 0.0× his usual |
| Plus/minus | +1 | +2.0 | −0.2 | −1 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 14:43 | 14:11 | 14:51 | ≈ 1.0× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 13:41 | 23 |
| Oct 29 | @ | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 16:17 | 34 |
| Oct 27 | vs | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | −1 | 13:13 | 23 |
| Oct 24 | vs | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 15:54 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | @ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14:30 | 34 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
Separates in: plus/minus (88th), assists (85th). Below the middle: goals (20th), ice time (44th).
On pace for 49 points over 82 games, which would beat his best season so far: 46 in 2024–25.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 15 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.60 | +6 | |
| 2025–26 | 67 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 0.37 | +3 | |
| 2024–25 · best | 82 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 0.56 | −6 | |
| 2023–24 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.30 | −13 | |
| 2022–23 | 82 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 0.52 | −5 | |
| 2021–22 | 60 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 0.40 | −8 | |
| 2020–21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.21 | −1 | |
| 2019–20 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.20 | +2 |
Barrett Hayton, a former #5 overall pick, has carved out a distinct identity as a hard-nosed, playmaking center for UTA. With his career assists slightly outpacing his goals, he’s the type of reliable pivot who consistently facilitates secondary scoring and handles demanding defensive zone matchups. He's not the flashy star, but the indispensable structural piece who’s always in the thick of the action.
Barrett Hayton is currently enjoying a noticeable uptick in his offensive production, with his points-per-game pace increasing by a significant 46% over his last five contests compared to his season baseline. This surge is driven by a higher assist rate and a more efficient shooting percentage, suggesting he's finding ways to contribute more consistently on the scoresheet. While the minutes haven't dramatically shifted, Hayton's enhanced playmaking and finishing suggest a genuine positive trend worth watching closely.