Beck Malenstyn — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Beck Malenstyn is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Beck Malenstyn has 7 goals, 7 assists and 14 points in 81 games, worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Beck Malenstyn is a defensive-minded bottom-six forward, now in his sixth NHL season. While his current season saw him register 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points across 81 games, his overall GAR sits at -1.3.
His most significant positive contribution comes from his even-strength defense, where he adds +1.8 GAR. This defensive acumen was a key factor in his peak 5.1 GAR season in 2023-24, highlighting his role as a specialized depth player.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 5, Pick 145 — WSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 7 | 7 | 14 | +0 | 38 | 72 | 9.7% | 11:14 | 39.8% | 8.6 | 0.3 | -1.9 | -0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | +3.6 | -0.1 | -0.6 |
League percentile rank: points 30th, GAR 13th, WAR 13th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -3.1 |
| 2023-24 | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -7.2 |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.3 |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Beck Malenstyn has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 13th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at -0.2 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beck Malenstyn's GAR this season?
Beck Malenstyn has been worth -1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 13th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Beck Malenstyn have this season?
Beck Malenstyn has 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 81 games this season.
Is Beck Malenstyn a good left wing?
Beck Malenstyn ranks in the 13th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.9) in the 2025-26 season.