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Buffalo Sabres Mattias Samuelsson
D Shoots: L ⟷ 6'4" ⚖ 218 lbs 🗓 2000-03-14 📍 Voorhees, New Jersey, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2026-2027 Season
10 GP
2 Goals
5 Assists
7 Points
-1 +/-
23 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
13 SOG
15.4 S%
11 Hits
23:17 TOI/GP
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
3 GP 1 G 0 A 1 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | BUF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
1.8 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.5 G/60 Goals per 60 min
8.2 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
32 SAtt Shot attempts
— FO% Faceoff win %
0.50 TK/GV 5 TK / 10 GV
8 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
42.9% 1° Pts % 3 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
52s Shift Avg 270 total shifts
0.12 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.5 PEN/60 6 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 10 games this season
Consistency Score
0.78 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
1 Longest: 2 games
Cold Streaks
1 Longest: 4 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.17 |
| ✈️ Away | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1.50 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 |  PHI | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:51 |
| 2026-10-17 | @  MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 26:59 |
| 2026-10-15 | @  TOR | W 5-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28:24 |
| 2026-10-13 | @ MTL | L 3-4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 26:38 |
| 2026-10-12 |  FLO | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 26:59 |
| 2026-10-10 |  UTA | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:09 |
| 2026-10-08 |  DAL | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 |
| 2026-10-06 |  MIN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22:41 |
| 2026-10-03 |  CHI | W 4-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:11 |
| 2026-10-01 | @  CBJ | L 3-6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Mattias Samuelsson in the news
Analysis · NHL-Record 14-Year Drought Ends, Atlantic Division Champions, Dahlin Overcame Everything, Samuelsson the Revelation, and a Game 7 That Broke Hearts in a Way Only Buffalo Knows HowBuffalo broke a 14-year drought, won 109 points and the Atlantic Division, and lost Game 7 of the second round to Montreal in overtime. Dahlin's Norris-and-Masterton…- Recap · Buffalo's Defensive Structure Is Quietly Becoming the NHL's Most Underrated SystemUkko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves for a shutout, Josh Doan and Josh Norris scored even-strength goals, and the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0…
- Deep dive · Rasmus Dahlin Anchored Buffalo's Playoff Push While Leading the League in a Category No Star Wants[stat-banner:74=Points (89 GP)|+18=Plus/Minus|115=Giveaways|20:55=Avg TOI/GP|$11M=Cap Hit (CapWages)]
Playoffs · 1993 Redux: Newhook's Double Clincher, Dahlin's Record, and the War Buffalo Will Never ForgetAlex Newhook becomes the second player in NHL history with two Game 7 series-clinching goals in one postseason. Rasmus Dahlin sets an all-time defenceman record with 5…- Recap · Zach Benson's Birthday Winner Shows Buffalo's Special Teams Formula Montreal Can't SolveJosh Doan didn't register a shot on goal in Game 4, yet his two assists in 15:30 of ice time set up both of Buffalo's even-strength goals in a 3-2 win over Montreal. The…
- Recap · Buffalo's Special Teams and Goaltending Overcome Montreal's Possession EdgeThe Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Tuesday night, converting on special teams and getting stellar goaltending while Montreal controlled much of…
Playoffs · Buffalo's 19-Year Wait Ends With a Backup, a Kid Who Won't Stop Smiling, and Boston's Home Ice Turning SilentBuffalo wins its first playoff series since 2007, eliminating Boston in six. Alex Lyon's 1.14 GAA and Zach Benson's chaos defined an Atlantic upset.- Recap · Alex Lyon's 25-Save Performance Sends Buffalo Past Boston in Game 6Alex Lyon made 25 saves as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 at TD Garden on May 1, advancing to the second round for the first time since…
Mattias Samuelsson — frequently asked
- Is Mattias Samuelsson still in the NHL?
- Yes. Mattias Samuelsson is on the Buffalo Sabres roster.
- Is Mattias Samuelsson having a good season?
- Mattias Samuelsson has 2G-5A-7P in 10 games (2026-2027), a 59-point pace over 84. For a top-pairing defenseman, that grades as A: a star-level pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 5A (7 pts).
- How is Mattias Samuelsson playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, Mattias Samuelsson has 2 goals and 5 assists (7 points, 0.70 per game) versus a season rate of 0.70. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Mattias Samuelsson have in 2026-2027?
- Mattias Samuelsson has 2 goals in 10 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres.
- How many points does Mattias Samuelsson have this season?
- Mattias Samuelsson has 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) in 10 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- How many points is Mattias Samuelsson on pace for?
- Through 10 games in 2026-2027, Mattias Samuelsson is on pace for 59 points over the full 84-game season (7 so far).
- What is Mattias Samuelsson's career high in points?
- Mattias Samuelsson's career high is 41 points — 13G and 28A in 78 games in 2025-2026.
- What team is Mattias Samuelsson on?
- Mattias Samuelsson currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
- Is Mattias Samuelsson playing tonight?
- The Buffalo Sabres play next on October 24, 2026, on the road against the Washington Capitals.
- How old is Mattias Samuelsson?
- Mattias Samuelsson is 26 years old. He was born on March 14, 2000.
- Where is Mattias Samuelsson from?
- Mattias Samuelsson is from Voorhees, New Jersey, USA.
- How much does Mattias Samuelsson weigh?
- Mattias Samuelsson weighs 218 lb (99 kg).
- What position does Mattias Samuelsson play?
- Mattias Samuelsson plays defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres.
- What number does Mattias Samuelsson wear?
- Mattias Samuelsson is number 23 for the Buffalo Sabres.
- Does Mattias Samuelsson shoot left or right?
- Mattias Samuelsson shoots left-handed.
- How many career points does Mattias Samuelsson have?
- Mattias Samuelsson has 91 career NHL points in 300 regular-season games.