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Left Wing•#6Zach Benson is a 20-year-old left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. Selected 13th overall by BUF in the 2023 NHL Draft. Born in Chilliwack, CAN. At 20, Zach is among the younger players in the league.
This season, the left-shooting forward has 15 goals and 31 assists for 46 points in 71 games. He averages 0.65 points per game on 15:47 of ice time.
15
Goals
31
Assists
46
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
71
GP
15
G
31
A
46
P
+30
+/-
127
S
11.8%
S%
5
PPP
0.65
P/GP
1.8
S/GP
15:47
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | @ BOS | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 1 | 16:47 |
| Apr 28 | vs BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 |
| Apr 26 | @ BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 | 13:25 |
| Apr 23 | @ BOS |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
62
Offense
79
Defense
71
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, excellent defensive play, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
17-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 17-point spread between offensive (62th) and defensive (79th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown winger.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays strong offensive ability, excellent defensive play, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
17-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 17-point spread between offensive (62th) and defensive (79th) percentiles is typical of a shutdown winger.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Zach Benson's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | BUF | 65 | 13 | 30 | 43 | +27 | 116 | 11.2% |
| 24-252024-25 | BUF | 75 | 10 | 18 | 28 | -2 | 120 | 8.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Buffalo Sabres this season.
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 16:31 |
| Apr 21 | vs BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 11:37 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
15
Current: 15
Assists
31
Current: 31
Points
46
Current: 46
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 46-49 points with consistent deployment.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | BUF | 71 | 11 | 19 | 30 | -3 | 98 | 11.2% |
| Career | --- | 211 | 34 | 67 | 101 | +22 | 334 | 10.2% |
Bowen Byram
D · 47 pts
