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 3.7 Goals Above Replacement.
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 | 47.3% | 9.6 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 0.66 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +4.8 | +3.8 | -0.1 | -2.6 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 75th, WAR 75th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 3.7 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4.6 |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1.9 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -6.3 |
| 2021-22 | 42 | 0 | 10 | 10 | -0.8 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Mattias Samuelsson has been worth 3.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 75th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+4.8 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-2.6).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.7 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 3.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 75th 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 75th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.7) in the 2025-26 season.