Zach Benson - NHL News & Rumors

Two points in regular-season finale Benson scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact It was the first career shortie for Benson, who wraps up the regular season with a career-high 13 goals and 43 points in just 65 games, along with a stunning plus-27 rating after he managed a total of minus-5 over his first two NHL campaigns. The 20-year-old winger will fill a middle-six role for the Sabres in the playoffs.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"We're Amped Up. We're Fired Up" | Zach Benson Ahead Of NHL Playoffs | Buffalo Sabres

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pots pair in win Benson scored twice on three shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Benson put the Sabres ahead 2-0 in the first period, but that lead didn't last. He ended up adding the empty-netter in the third to cap the Sabres' rally in the final frame. Benson had gone six games without a goal prior to Wednesday, adding just two assists in that span. He's now at 12 goals, 39 points, 108 shots on net, 39 hits, 49 PIM and a plus-21 rating across 62 appearances this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three Stars of the Night | NHL.com Zach Benson (2 Goals), Logan Thompson (21 Saves) and Connor McDavid (3 Goals, 2 Assists) earn Wednesday's honors

APRIL 9 • NHL.COM

Jason Zucker's third-period goal lifts the Sabres past the Rangers 5-3

Jason Zucker scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Thompson, Quinn score in shootout to give Sabres 3-2 win over Kraken

Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 to end a three-game winless skid

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

"Everyone Ropes, Everyone Rides" | Zach Benson Ahead Of Matchup With Red Wings | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Zach Benson delivers a strong message about the Buffalo Sabres locker room The Sabres are going through a little turmoil while chasing the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but one cornerstone Buffalo player remai...

MARCH 26 • SABRENOISE.COM

Sabres Score Twice In 33 Seconds! | Bruins Beat Sabres 4-3 In Overtime | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Lights lamp Wednesday Benson scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Benson is on a four-game point streak, earning three goals and three assists in that span. The 20-year-old winger remains in a fourth-line role and is lacking a power-play role currently, but he's finding ways to remain productive. He's up to 10 goals, matching his total from 75 games last season. He's added 25 assists, 92 shots on net, 35 hits and a plus-25 rating over just 55 appearances in 2025-26.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres

Paval Zacha scored 38 seconds into overtime, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins rallied to a 4-3 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Beauty gets the boys GOIN' 😤

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Sabres STRIKE for 2 in 33 SECONDS!!

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Adds two more points Sunday Benson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Benson was able to play a big role in the third period, helping out on a Jack Quinn goal before eventually giving the Sabres a 5-4 lead with his own tally. This was Benson's second multi-point effort in a row, and he has two goals and four assists over his last five contests. The 20-year-old winger is currently in a bottom-six role, which could limit his output. He's produced nine goals, 34 points, 90 shots on net and a plus-24 rating over 54 appearances this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks' Terry scores in OT for 6-5 victory that ends road winning streaks for Lyon and Sabres

Troy Terry scored 1:29 into overtime for his second goal of the game after Mikael Granlund tied it late in regulation and the Anaheim Ducks rallied to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Two points in Saturday's win Benson produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Both points came in the third period as the Sabres broke open a 1-1 tie. It was Benson's first multi-point performance since Jan. 10, and his first goal since returning from an upper-body injury after the Olympic break. On the season, he's delivered eight goals and 32 points -- a new career high -- in 53 contests.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

"Teams Want To Knock Us Off" | Lindy Ruff After Fourth-Straight Win | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE

"Just Do Our Job" | Sam Carrick After 4-1 Win Over Los Angeles Kings | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE

Fourth-Straight Win! | Sabres Beat Kings 4-1 | Buffalo Sabres Highlights

MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Sabres vs. Kings - March 21, 2026

MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Sabres stay hot, win 4th straight by pulling away 4-1 over Kings

Zach Benson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres continued their white-hot play with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

"A Hard Win Against A Good Team" | Lindy Ruff After Shutout Win Over Golden Knights | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs

Jack Quinn scored the tying goal and also connected in a shootout, Alex Tuch ended the tiebreaker and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night to rebou...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Why Zach Benson is becoming the ultimate teammate for the Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres got the win on Tuesday night to extend their win streak to eight after a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. It may not hav...

MARCH 11 • SABRENOISE.COM

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Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Jason Zucker's third-period goal lifts the Sabres past the Rangers 5-3

Thompson, Quinn score in shootout to give Sabres 3-2 win over Kraken

Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres

Ducks' Terry scores in OT for 6-5 victory that ends road winning streaks for Lyon and Sabres

Sabres stay hot, win 4th straight by pulling away 4-1 over Kings

Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres' 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs