Owen Power — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Owen Power is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Owen Power has 8 goals, 21 assists and 29 points in 81 games, worth 4.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Owen Power has rapidly developed into a foundational defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, showcasing consistent high-end performance in his five professional seasons. The first overall pick has logged 324 career games, contributing 140 points from 27 goals and 113 assists.
Currently, the 23-year-old is enjoying his peak season with an impressive 4.1 GAR, supported by 29 points in 81 games. Power's value is further amplified by his strong even-strength defense, which contributes +1.4 GAR, solidifying his role as a reliable two-way blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'6" |
| Weight | 226 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 1, Pick 1 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 8 | 21 | 29 | +9 | 16 | 120 | 6.7% | 21:39 | 49.3% | 8.0 | 0.3 | 4.1 | 0.74 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.3 | +3.9 | -0.6 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 57th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 4.1 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 2.0 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 6 | 27 | 33 | -0.1 |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 4 | 31 | 35 | 2.2 |
| 2021-22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Owen Power has been worth 4.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.6).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.1 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 Owen Power's GAR this season?
Owen Power has been worth 4.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Owen Power have this season?
Owen Power has 8 goals and 21 assists for 29 points in 81 games this season.
Is Owen Power a good defenseman?
Owen Power ranks in the 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (4.1) in the 2025-26 season.