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 8.5 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran, Jason Zucker has compiled 468 points (241 goals, 227 assists) over 832 career games spanning 15 seasons. He continues to be a productive forward, contributing 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists) in 62 games this season.
While his current GAR of 8.5 indicates solid value, it represents a step down from his peak of 20.1 GAR in 2017-18. His value driver for shorthanded defense rounds to zero, suggesting his primary impact remains in even-strength and power-play situations, though not explicitly broken out.
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% | 23.7 | 0.6 | 8.5 | 1.53 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.2 | -0.4 | +1.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 77th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 8.5 |
| 2024-25 | 73 | 21 | 32 | 53 | 7.7 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 4.8 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 27 | 21 | 48 | 14.8 |
| 2021-22 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 3.5 |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 4.6 |
| 2019-20 | 60 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 8.4 |
| 2018-19 | 81 | 21 | 21 | 42 | 15.2 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 33 | 31 | 64 | 20.1 |
| 2016-17 | 79 | 22 | 25 | 47 | 16.3 |
| 2015-16 | 71 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 8.3 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 21 | 5 | 26 | 8.6 |
| 2013-14 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2.0 |
| 2012-13 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jason Zucker has been worth 8.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.1 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 8.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jason Zucker's WAR this season?
Jason Zucker has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.5) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jason Zucker's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jason Zucker has accumulated 125.1 career GAR and 466 points.
When was Jason Zucker drafted?
Jason Zucker was drafted in 2010 — Round 2, Pick 59 — MIN.