Noah Ostlund — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Ostlund is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Noah Ostlund has 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 points in 60 games, worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Noah Ostlund emerged as a significant contributor for the Sabres in his second NHL season, registering a robust 5.4 GAR. The 22-year-old center posted 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points across 60 games, showcasing a developing offensive game.
His overall positive impact suggests a versatile middle-six role, with a minor but noted contribution to shorthanded defense. Ostlund has quickly established himself as a regular in Buffalo's lineup over his 68 career games.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 16 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 11 | 16 | 27 | +11 | 14 | 60 | 18.3% | 13:58 | 54.0% | 7.0 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 0.65 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.1 | -0.2 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 54th, GAR 59th, WAR 59th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 60 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 3.6 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Noah Ostlund has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 59th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+3.1 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.2).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noah Ostlund's GAR this season?
Noah Ostlund has been worth 3.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players.
What is Noah Ostlund's WAR this season?
Noah Ostlund has been worth about 0.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 59th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Ostlund have this season?
Noah Ostlund has 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 60 games this season.
Is Noah Ostlund a good center?
Noah Ostlund ranks in the 59th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (3.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Noah Ostlund's career GAR?
Across 2 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Ostlund has accumulated 2.8 career GAR and 27 points.
When was Noah Ostlund drafted?
Noah Ostlund was drafted in 2022 — Round 1, Pick 16 — BUF.