Peyton Krebs — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Peyton Krebs is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Peyton Krebs has 12 goals, 27 assists and 39 points in 82 games, worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Peyton Krebs has emerged as a consistent middle-six center, now in his sixth NHL season. He has demonstrated durability and reliability throughout his career, accumulating 378 games played. This season stands out as his most impactful, with a career-high 7.1 GAR, indicating his growing influence on the ice.
Krebs has delivered a solid offensive performance this year, contributing 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points across a full 82-game schedule. With 133 career points, he provides steady two-way play and has clearly established himself as a regular contributor at the NHL level.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 188 lb |
| Draft | 2019 — Round 1, Pick 17 — VGK |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | +13 | 78 | 93 | 12.9% | 13:46 | 48.7% | 10.8 | 0.5 | 6.8 | 1.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | -0.4 | +0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 72th, GAR 72th, WAR 72th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 6.8 |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 1.2 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -2.4 |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 9 | 17 | 26 | -1.9 |
| 2021-22 | 57 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Peyton Krebs has been worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 72nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.6 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.4).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.8 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 Peyton Krebs's GAR this season?
Peyton Krebs has been worth 6.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 72nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Peyton Krebs's WAR this season?
Peyton Krebs has been worth about 1.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 72nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Peyton Krebs have this season?
Peyton Krebs has 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points in 82 games this season.
Is Peyton Krebs a good center?
Peyton Krebs ranks in the 72nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (6.8) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Peyton Krebs's career GAR?
Across 6 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Peyton Krebs has accumulated 4.4 career GAR and 133 points.
When was Peyton Krebs drafted?
Peyton Krebs was drafted in 2019 — Round 1, Pick 17 — VGK.