Mattias Samuelsson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Mattias Samuelsson is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Mattias Samuelsson has 13 goals, 28 assists and 41 points in 78 games, worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Mattias Samuelsson is a 26-year-old defenseman who has completed six seasons and 290 career games with the Sabres. In his most recent 78 games, he contributed 13 goals and 28 assists for 41 points, achieving a career-high 2.8 GAR.
Samuelsson's primary value driver is his even-strength defense, which accounted for a modest +0.2 GAR. While his offensive output saw a notable increase this season, his core contribution remains his defensive reliability during 5-on-5 play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 229 lb |
| Draft | 2018 — Round 2, Pick 32 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 13 | 28 | 41 | +40 | 28 | 109 | 11.9% | 22:49 | 42.5% | 8.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.3 | +3.4 | -0.1 | -1.4 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 52th, WAR 52th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4.6 |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -5.4 |
| 2021-22 | 42 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mattias Samuelsson has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 52nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.3 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.4).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 0.6 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattias Samuelsson's GAR this season?
Mattias Samuelsson has been worth 0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 52nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Mattias Samuelsson have this season?
Mattias Samuelsson has 13 goals and 28 assists for 41 points in 78 games this season.
Is Mattias Samuelsson a good defenseman?
Mattias Samuelsson ranks in the 52nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.6) in the 2025-26 season.