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Left Wing•#6Zach Benson is a 21-year-old left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. Selected 13th overall by BUF in the 2023 NHL Draft. Born in Chilliwack, CAN. At 21, Zach is among the younger players in the league.
In 2025-26, Zach has been a consistent offensive contributor with 18 goals and 34 assists for 52 points in 78 games. He averages 0.67 points per game on 16:05 of ice time.
18
Goals
34
Assists
52
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
78
GP
18
G
34
A
52
P
+33
+/-
142
S
12.7%
S%
7
PPP
0.67
P/GP
1.8
S/GP
16:05
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 24:07 |
| May 16 | @ MTL | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 6 | 20:04 |
| May 14 | vs MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:04 |
| May 12 | @ MTL |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
65
Offense
80
Defense
73
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
15-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 15-point spread between offensive (65th) and defensive (80th) 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
15-pt spreadLeans defensive. The 15-point spread between offensive (65th) and defensive (80th) 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.
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| +1 |
| 1 |
| 14:21 |
| May 10 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 18:07 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
18
Current: 18
Assists
34
Current: 34
Points
52
Current: 52
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 52-55 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% |
Jason Zucker
LW · 49 pts
