Jason Zucker — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jason Zucker is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Jason Zucker has 24 goals, 21 assists and 45 points in 62 games, worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A consistent middle-six scorer, Jason Zucker has maintained a productive career over 15 seasons, totaling 832 games and 468 points. The veteran winger peaked with a 20.6 GAR in 2017-18, showcasing his ability to drive offense.
Now at 34, Zucker continues to provide valuable offensive contributions, with 24 goals and 21 assists for 45 points in 62 games this season, leading to a 7.9 GAR. His even-strength offense, contributing +2.6 GAR, remains a key asset.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Draft | 2010 — Round 2, Pick 59 — MIN |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 24 | 21 | 45 | -5 | 23 | 128 | 18.8% | 15:37 | 58.8% | 24.3 | 0.5 | -1.7 | 1.50 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.2 | -0.5 | +1.5 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 77th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62 | 24 | 21 | 45 | -1.7 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 21 | 32 | 53 | 7.9 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 7.0 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 27 | 21 | 48 | 12.3 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 1.1 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -0.7 |
| 2019-20 | 60 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 4.3 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 12.4 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 33 | 31 | 64 | 17.3 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 2.7 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 13 | 10 | 23 | -1.0 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 21 | 5 | 26 | 4.6 |
| 2013-14 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 2012-13 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jason Zucker has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 17.3 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jason Zucker's GAR this season?
Jason Zucker has been worth -1.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Jason Zucker have this season?
Jason Zucker has 24 goals and 21 assists for 45 points in 62 games this season.
Is Jason Zucker a good left wing?
Jason Zucker ranks in the 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.7) in the 2025-26 season.