Noah Ostlund — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Noah Ostlund is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Noah Ostlund has 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 14 games, a 54-point pace over 84 games. He is 5th on the Buffalo Sabres in scoring. 6 of the 9 came at even strength and 3 on the power play. He is averaging 18:54 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A solid center early in his NHL career, Noah Ostlund is deployed in third-line minutes. He suppresses chances at even strength and consistently stays out of the penalty box, demonstrating disciplined play.
However, Ostlund avoids physical play, struggles on faceoffs, and seldom generates quality scoring chances, limiting his overall offensive threat.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Born | March 11, 2004 (age 22) in Stockholm, Sweden |
| Draft | 2022 — Round 1, Pick 16 — BUF |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +4 | 6 | 33 | 12.1% | 18:54 | 61.2% | 4.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +1.1 | +0.1 | +0.3 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 78th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Power Play | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:54 | 33 | 12.1% | 2 | 3 | 0.64 | 4.3 | 0.15 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1.1 |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 4.5 |
| 2024-25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Noah Ostlund has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+1.1 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.5 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 Noah Ostlund's GAR this season?
Noah Ostlund has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Ostlund's WAR this season?
Noah Ostlund has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Noah Ostlund have this season?
Noah Ostlund has 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 14 games this season.
Is Noah Ostlund a good center?
Noah Ostlund ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.1) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Noah Ostlund's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Noah Ostlund has accumulated 4.7 career GAR and 36 points.
How tall is Noah Ostlund, and how much does he weigh?
Noah Ostlund is 5'11" tall and weighs 180 lb. Born March 11, 2004 (age 22) in Stockholm, Sweden.
How does Noah Ostlund score across situations in 2026-27?
Noah Ostlund has 6 even-strength points, 3 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Noah Ostlund's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Noah Ostlund has scored on 12.1% of 33 shots in 2026-27.