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Defenseman•#73Zach Metsa is a 27-year-old defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. Born in Delafield, USA.
On the blue line this season, Zach has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points across 43 games. He averages 0.14 points per game on 10:58 of ice time.
2
Goals
4
Assists
6
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
43
GP
2
G
4
A
6
P
+16
+/-
24
S
8.3%
S%
0
PPP
0.14
P/GP
0.6
S/GP
10:58
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14:43 |
| Apr 9 | vs CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 |
| Apr 4 | @ WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 15:15 |
| Apr 2 | @ OTT |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
32
Offense
75
Defense
54
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
43-pt spreadThe 43-point spread between offensive (32th) and defensive (75th) percentiles is extreme for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Areas for improvement: limited offensive impact.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
43-pt spreadThe 43-point spread between offensive (32th) and defensive (75th) percentiles is extreme for a defenseman. Defensive anchor but limited offensive upside.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Zach Metsa's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | BUF | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +16 | 24 | 8.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Buffalo Sabres this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 1 |
| 16:04 |
| Mar 31 | vs NYI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 14:04 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
2
Current: 2
Assists
4
Current: 4
Points
6
Current: 6
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 6-7 points based on current usage patterns.
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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.
Bowen Byram
D · 47 pts
