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Zach Benson

Left Wing · Buffalo Sabres

2023 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 13 (#13) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Mon, Apr 13 · 8:30 PM ET @ Blackhawks

Chicago Sports Network, MSG-B

Age 205'10"177 lbsShoots LeftChilliwack, CAN

Current Season

GP

63

Goals

12

Assists

28

Points

40

+/-

+23

S%

11.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 9vs CBJ011+2115:39
Apr 8@ NYR202+1312:59
Apr 6vs TBL011+1317:44
Apr 4@ WSH000-2315:20
Apr 2@ OTT000-2117:35

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$950K

Total Value

$2.85M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

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Benson-Norris-Doan Line Owns Buffalo's Attack

The Sabres' third line of Benson, Norris and Doan continues to deliver in every zone, turning heads from Buffalo to the league's scouting rooms. GM Kevyn Adams quietly built this trio from overlooked prospects into a matchup nightmare that power plays fear. With playoff positioning on the line, their chemistry raises real questions about Buffalo's ceiling this spring.

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Sabres' Benson-Norris-Doan Line Dominates

Buffalo's trio of Benson, Norris, and Doan shoulders the load, delivering offense and grit in ways that echo classic checking lines. Scouts track these chemistry sparks because they win series, not just games. As the Sabres climb, this unit's versatility tests opponents' depth like few others.

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Benson Pots Pair in Sabres Victory

Zach Benson tallies twice as Sabres snag a crucial win, proving he's no fluke in Buffalo's rebuild. Young guns like him ignite crowds, and his finish around the net echoes Hall of Fame lineage. Buffalo climbs the Atlantic ladder, with Benson's hot stick fueling playoff dreams.

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Benson's Two Goals Fuel Sabres Surge

Zach Benson keeps proving the scouts right with another multi-goal night for the Sabres, the kind of performance that has Buffalo's front office buzzing about their young core. He's been a quiet riser all season, turning heads in a way that reminds you of those late-round gems that become franchise cornerstones. As the playoff push intensifies, Benson's emergence adds real stakes to Buffalo's late-season charge in the Atlantic.

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Benson Redirects One Home Down Low

Griffin Benson times a greasy tip perfectly in tight, turning a scrum into sudden offense that defenses hate defending. Netfront warriors like him thrive where the puck gets ugly, and coaches lean on them in low-scoring wars. This tally shifts momentum when games tighten up late.

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Vasilevskiy Robs Benson in TBL-BUF Thriller

Andrei Vasilevskiy flashes that Vasi magic with a sprawling denial on Buffalo's Zach Benson, the kind of save that reminds everyone why he's still the Lightning's backbone after all these years. Benson, Buffalo's young gun who's been turning heads in the Atlantic scrap, thought he had the dagger, but Vasi says not today. These TBL-BUF clashes always carry extra weight with playoff positioning on the line, and goalies like Vasilevskiy thrive in the spotlight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Zach Benson's stats this season?
Zach Benson has 12 goals and 28 assists for 40 points in 63 games this season.
What team does Zach Benson play for?
Zach Benson is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Zach Benson's contract?
Zach Benson has a cap hit of $0.95M with 0 years remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Zach Benson drafted?
Zach Benson was drafted in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 13 (13 overall).
Where is Zach Benson from?
Zach Benson is 20 years old and was born in Chilliwack, CAN.