Tyson Kozak — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tyson Kozak is an NHL center for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Tyson Kozak has 2 goals, 4 assists and 6 points in 46 games, worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seventh-round pick, Tyson Kozak has carved out a role as a defensive-minded center for the Sabres. Across two seasons and 67 career games, he has accumulated 5 goals and 6 assists, but his primary impact comes from his strong even-strength defensive play, which has contributed +2.1 GAR this season.
While his current overall GAR sits at 0.1, his defensive contributions are notable. Kozak appears to be a bottom-six forward who prioritizes shutting down opponents, providing value through his responsible play in his own end.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Draft | 2021 — Round 7, Pick 193 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 30 | 6.7% | 11:17 | 38.0% | 3.0 | 0.2 | -0.6 | -0.10 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4 | +2.2 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 22th, WAR 22th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -0.6 |
| 2024-25 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.9 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tyson Kozak has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 22nd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+2.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-1.4).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyson Kozak's GAR this season?
Tyson Kozak has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 22nd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Tyson Kozak have this season?
Tyson Kozak has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 46 games this season.
Is Tyson Kozak a good center?
Tyson Kozak ranks in the 22nd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2025-26 season.