Zach Benson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Zach Benson is an NHL left wing for the Buffalo Sabres. In the 2025-26 season Zach Benson has 13 goals, 30 assists and 43 points in 65 games, worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Left Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 177 lb |
| Draft | 2023 — Round 1, Pick 13 — BUF |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 13 | 30 | 43 | +27 | 42 | 115 | 11.3% | 15:53 | 52.2% | 18.7 | 0.4 | 9.4 | 1.69 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.9 | +3.3 | -0.1 | +1.1 |
League percentile rank: points 76th, GAR 79th, WAR 79th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13 | 30 | 43 | 9.4 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 7.7 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 3.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zach Benson has been worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 79th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.9 GAR), while his power-play offense grades below replacement (-0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.4 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 Zach Benson's GAR this season?
Zach Benson has been worth 9.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 79th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Zach Benson have this season?
Zach Benson has 13 goals and 30 assists for 43 points in 65 games this season.
Is Zach Benson a good left wing?
Zach Benson ranks in the 79th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (9.4) in the 2025-26 season.