Sam Bennett — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Sam Bennett is an NHL center for the Florida Panthers. In the 2025-26 season Sam Bennett has 26 goals, 32 assists and 58 points in 76 games, worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Sam Bennett continues to be an established, high-impact center for the Panthers, delivering a strong offensive season. In 76 games, the veteran forward has contributed 58 points, scoring 26 goals and adding 32 assists.
His overall value this season is significant, reflected in a 9.5 GAR. This substantial contribution is primarily driven by his effective even-strength offense, which accounts for +3.8 GAR.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Florida Panthers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 193 lb |
| Draft | 2014 — Round 1, Pick 4 — CGY |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 26 | 32 | 58 | -10 | 82 | 201 | 12.9% | 18:30 | 59.0% | 26.2 | 0.5 | -2.8 | 1.76 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.0 | -2.2 | +0.7 | +0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 87th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 26 | 32 | 58 | -2.8 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 25 | 26 | 51 | 9.8 |
| 2023-24 | 69 | 20 | 21 | 41 | 6.5 |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 15.9 |
| 2021-22 | 71 | 28 | 21 | 49 | 16.6 |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 11.2 |
| 2019-20 | 52 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 7.6 |
| 2018-19 | 71 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 8.1 |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 6.6 |
| 2016-17 | 81 | 13 | 13 | 26 | -2.2 |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 0.1 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Sam Bennett has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-2.2).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.6 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Bennett's GAR this season?
Sam Bennett has been worth -2.8 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Sam Bennett have this season?
Sam Bennett has 26 goals and 32 assists for 58 points in 76 games this season.
Is Sam Bennett a good center?
Sam Bennett ranks in the 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-2.8) in the 2025-26 season.