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Zach Benson

Buffalo Sabres
LW Shoots: L ⟷ 5'10" ⚖ 159 lbs 🗓 2005-05-12 📍 Langley, BC, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Position-adjusted · updates with every game
A
Verdict
Star-level season
Solid bar: 48+ pts
84-game pace
70
2G · 13A · 18 GP
Form · last 10
Heating up
10 pts (1.00/g) · season 0.83/g
Below (22)Avg (34)Solid (48)Top (68)Elite (85)

Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Zach Benson has 2 goals and 13 assists for the Buffalo Sabres, a 70-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades out as A — star-level season. Over his last 10 games he has 2G and 8A (10 points), a 1.00 points-per-game clip versus his season rate of 0.83.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

18 GP
2 Goals
13 Assists
15 Points
+9 +/-
16 PIM
0 PPG
3 PPP
46 SOG
4.3 S%
20 Hits
20:10 TOI/GP
SeasonTeamGPGAPTS+/-PIMPPGSOGHITTOI/GP
2026-20271821315+9160462020:10
2025-202665133043+274211164015:53
2024-202575101828-26031203514:49
2023-202471111930-336098014:31
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

3 GP 0 G 0 A 0 PTS
Season Team GP GAPTS+/−PIMPPGSOGGWG
2025-2026
Buffalo Sabres logo BUF
3 0 0 0 -1 14 0 5 0
05 / ADVANCED

Advanced Stats

All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.

2.5 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.3 G/60 Goals per 60 min
14.2 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
86 SAtt Shot attempts
30.8% FO% Faceoff win %
0.27 TK/GV 4 TK / 15 GV
11 BLK Blocked shots
1 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE

Unique Metrics

Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data

80.0% 1° Pts % 12 primary pts
50.0% Clutch 1 GWG+OTG
50s Shift Avg 436 total shifts
0.20 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
1.3 PEN/60 8 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL

Game-Level Analytics

Based on 18 games this season

Consistency Score
0.83
Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
1
Longest: 2 games
Cold Streaks
2
Longest: 4 games
Home vs Away Splits
SplitGPGAPTSSOGP/GP
🏠 Home 10 0 3 3 24 0.30
✈️ Away 8 2 10 12 22 1.50
Season Game Grid
0 pts 1 pt 2 pts 3+
18 games played 11 point games (61%) 3 multi-point
10 / GAME LOG

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score GAPTS+/−SOGHITBLKTOI
2026-11-12 TBL team logo TBL L 3-8 0 0 0 -2 4 0 0 18:49
2026-11-08 VGK team logo VGK L 1-4 0 0 0 -2 3 0 1 22:12
2026-11-07 CBJ team logo CBJ W 5-2 0 1 1 +2 3 2 1 22:09
2026-11-05 OTT team logo OTT L 1-2 0 1 1 +1 3 1 1 20:16
2026-10-31 @ LAK team logo LAK W 3-2 0 2 2 0 4 1 2 23:20
2026-10-30 @ ANA team logo ANA W 7-6 1 2 3 +3 3 2 1 19:30
2026-10-28 @ SJS team logo SJS W 2-0 1 0 1 +2 5 2 0 17:52
2026-10-24 @ WSH team logo WSH L 3-4 0 1 1 +1 2 0 0 18:32
2026-10-21 PHI team logo PHI L 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 20:43
2026-10-17 @ MTL team logo MTL L 3-4 0 1 1 +1 3 0 1 21:17
PUCKY COVERAGE

Zach Benson in the news

  1. Analysis · Buffalo Keeps Losing the Other Ten MinutesBuffalo is level at five-on-five. Its power play is last in the NHL at 9.8 per cent, its penalty kill allows the third-most chances, and its special teams are…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. 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.
  6. 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…
  7. Recap · Anaheim's Power Play Turned Buffalo's Faceoff Dominance Into a LiabilityThe Buffalo Sabres controlled the faceoff circle Monday night at Honda Center, but they still fell 6-5 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks, exposing something more…
  8. Recap · Buffalo's Blocks Tell the Story of a Team That's Learned How to Win UglyThe Buffalo Sabres walked into Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night and did something that should make the rest of the Eastern Conference take notice: they turned a…

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Zach Benson — frequently asked

Is Zach Benson still in the NHL?
Yes. Zach Benson is on the Buffalo Sabres roster.
Is Zach Benson having a good season?
Zach Benson has 2G-13A-15P in 18 games (2026-2027), a 70-point pace over 84. For a top-six winger, that grades as A: a star-level pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 8A (10 pts).
How is Zach Benson playing lately?
Across his last 10 games, Zach Benson has 2 goals and 8 assists (10 points, 1.00 per game) versus a season rate of 0.83. He is trending up.
How many goals does Zach Benson have in 2026-2027?
Zach Benson has 2 goals in 18 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres.
How many points does Zach Benson have this season?
Zach Benson has 15 points (2 goals, 13 assists) in 18 games in the 2026-2027 season.
How many points is Zach Benson on pace for?
Through 18 games in 2026-2027, Zach Benson is on pace for 70 points over the full 84-game season (15 so far).
What is Zach Benson's career high in points?
Zach Benson's career high is 43 points — 13G and 30A in 65 games in 2025-2026.
What team is Zach Benson on?
Zach Benson currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
Is Zach Benson playing tonight?
The Buffalo Sabres play next on November 13, 2026, on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks.
How old is Zach Benson?
Zach Benson is 21 years old. He was born on May 12, 2005.
Where is Zach Benson from?
Zach Benson is from Langley, BC, Canada.
How much does Zach Benson weigh?
Zach Benson weighs 159 lb (72 kg).
What position does Zach Benson play?
Zach Benson plays left wing for the Buffalo Sabres.
What number does Zach Benson wear?
Zach Benson is number 6 for the Buffalo Sabres.
Does Zach Benson shoot left or right?
Zach Benson shoots left-handed.
How many career points does Zach Benson have?
Zach Benson has 116 career NHL points in 229 regular-season games.