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 8.4 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Zach Benson is a burgeoning offensive talent for the Sabres, currently enjoying a career-best season with a 9.4 GAR. The young left winger has been a significant contributor at even strength, where his offensive play accounts for +1.5 GAR.
Through 65 games this season, Benson has recorded an impressive 13 goals and 30 assists for 43 points. In just three seasons and 211 career games, he has already amassed 34 goals and 67 assists, solidifying his role as a key offensive driver.
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 | 116 | 11.2% | 15:53 | 55.8% | 16.5 | 0.7 | 8.4 | 1.51 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.7 | +0.4 | +0.1 | +0.2 |
League percentile rank: points 76th, GAR 78th, WAR 78th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13 | 30 | 43 | 8.4 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 3.8 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 3.5 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Zach Benson has been worth 8.4 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 78th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.7 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 3 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.4 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 8.4 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players.
What is Zach Benson's WAR this season?
Zach Benson has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 78th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 78th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (8.4) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Zach Benson's career GAR?
Across 3 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Zach Benson has accumulated 15.7 career GAR and 101 points.
When was Zach Benson drafted?
Zach Benson was drafted in 2023 — Round 1, Pick 13 — BUF.