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Zach Benson

Left Wing · Buffalo Sabres

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

Next Game

Thu, Apr 9 · 7:00 PM ET vs Blue Jackets

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Age 205'10"177 lbsShoots LeftChilliwack, CAN

Current Season

GP

62

Goals

12

Assists

27

Points

39

+/-

+21

S%

11.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 8@ NYR202+1312:59
Apr 6vs TBL011+1317:44
Apr 4@ WSH000-2315:20
Apr 2@ OTT000-2117:35
Mar 31vs NYI000+1413:02

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$950K

Total Value

$2.85M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then RFA

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Recent Stories

News
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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Benson: Sabres Know Playoff Stakes

Buffalo forward Zach Benson lays it bare in this 1-on-1: the Sabres grasp exactly what's on the line down the stretch. Young guns like him carry the weight of a fanbase starved for spring hockey at KeyBank. His words cut through the noise, hinting at the fire burning in that locker room right now.

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Game Recap
Fantasy Playoffs Heat: Cullen's 20 Points Guide

Fantasy playoffs kick off with Matty Cullen's 20-point explosion lighting up rosters everywhere. Blackhawks call up another stud prospect while Rossi, Cirelli, and Byfield dominate center ice. Terry and Benson wing it on the flanks, stacking points as managers jockey for titles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Zach Benson's stats this season?
Zach Benson has 12 goals and 27 assists for 39 points in 62 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.