Benson scored a goal, added two PIM and doled out four hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2.
Benson is rolling now with three goals and three assists over his last five outings, which is all of his scoring in the playoffs. The 20-year-old winger has made himself a key part of the Sabres' middle six and is also a regular on the power play. He's added some grit to his offense in the postseason, racking up 30 PIM, 13 hits, 13 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over eight playoff games.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Two helpers against Habs
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Benson notched two assists Wednesday, one on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Both helpers came in the first period as Buffalo grabbed a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Benson has delivered back-to-back multi-point performances, and after being held off the scoresheet in the first three games of the Sabres' playoff run, the 20-year-old winger has caught fire with two goals and five points in the last four contests. Wednesday's assist was also his first power-play point since Dec. 18.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Scores, assists in Game 6
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Benson scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6 of the first-round series.
Benson didn't have a point in three contests to begin the 2026 postseason, but he has turned things around with two goals and one assist in his last three appearances. The 20-year-old had a career year offensively in the 2025-26 regular season, collecting 13 goals and 43 points in 65 outings. Benson has proven to be a capable depth scorer for the Sabres, and that should continue during the team's playoff run.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots goal in Game 4 win
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Benson scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4.
Benson had the third goal in a span of 4:58 early in the third period as the Sabres established a quick lead. This was his first career playoff point. He's added eight shots on net, six hits, 16 PIM and a plus-1 rating over four outings in this first-round series against the Bruins. The 20-year-old could get more minutes if Jason Zucker (undisclosed) misses Tuesday's Game 5 after leaving Sunday's contest early.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Two points in regular-season finale
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Benson scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Stars.
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.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots pair in win
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Benson scored twice on three shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
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.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Adds two more points Sunday
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Benson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Benson played 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 has nine goals, 34 points, 90 shots on net and a plus-24 rating over 54 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Two points in Saturday's win
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Benson produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
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.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Off injured reserve
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Benson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve Saturday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
The Sabres returned Anton Wahlberg to AHL Rochester in a corresponding move. Benson has seven goals, 26 points, 20 PIM, 75 shots, 21 hits and 15 blocks in 42 appearances in 2025-26. He missed four straight games due to the injury, and an illness delayed his return to practice. However, he will return to the lineup against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not returning Friday
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Benson (upper body) won't return to the lineup Friday versus the Panthers, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Benson remains on injured reserve. He wasn't expected to return Friday, instead targeting Saturday's game versus the Lightning, likely in an effort to avoid the back-to-back set. Benson will miss his fourth straight game, but it appears he's close to rejoining the Sabres' lineup, at which point he'll likely fill a middle-six role.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Game-time call
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Benson (upper body) will be a game-time decision in Florida on Friday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
While head coach Lindy Ruff hasn't ruled out Benson against the Panthers, it seems more likely that he will suit up Saturday in Tampa Bay. Benson has missed three games with the injury. He has seven goals and 19 assists in 42 appearances this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Put on injured reserve
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Benson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Benson won't play during Buffalo's three-game road trip, which begins against New Jersey on Wednesday, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. The Sabres also put Jordan Greenway (abdomen) on the IR list, while officially activating Josh Dunne (undisclosed), Josh Norris (upper body) and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) in corresponding moves. Benson has seven goals and 26 points in 42 outings in 2025-26.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Set to miss road trip
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Benson (upper body) is not expected to return during the Sabres' three-game road trip, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Monday.
Benson was already ruled out against the Devils on Wednesday, but it seems his absence will linger a little longer. Considering the 20-year-old winger has already missed two games due to his upper-body problem, fantasy managers can likely expect him to be designated for injured reserve prior to Wednesday's contest to clear roster space for the return of Josh Norris (ribs).
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not expected to play Wednesday
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Benson (upper body, undisclosed) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Devils, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
The reason for Wednesday's absence is unrelated to the upper-body injury that caused Benson to miss the last two games before the Olympic break. The 20-year-old has had a strong season so far, registering 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 42 games played for the Sabres this season. Benson will start the post-Olympic break stretch run four points away from matching his most in a season in his young career.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Won't play Thursday
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Benson (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Benson sustained his upper-body injury during Monday's win over the Panthers, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game heading into the Olympic break as he continues to receive treatment. He'll have several weeks to recover during the league's layoff, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Feb. 25 against New Jersey.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Unable to finish game in Florida
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Benson is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after leaving Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers in the third period, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
According to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Benson crashed into the end boards following a breakaway attempt and was favoring his left shoulder as he left the ice. Head coach Lindy Ruff said the team will see where Benson is at Tuesday ahead of the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back in Tampa Bay. The left-shot winger scored his seventh goal of the season and went plus-1 in 14:10 of ice time in Monday's victory.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: No update on status after game
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Benson sustained an apparent upper-body injury during Thursday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens, and there was no update on his status after the game, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Benson was on the receiving end of an elbow to the head from Zachary Bolduc late in the third period, according to Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald. The 20-year-old Benson potted an even-strength goal on two shots and went plus-1 in 10:47 of ice time in Thursday's victory. Benson can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matinee matchup against the Islanders.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots goal in loss
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Benson tallied a goal in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Benson scored the lone goal of Monday's second period to level the game at two goals apiece. With the twine finder, the 20-year-old winger now has five goals, 20 points and 61 shots on net through 31 games this season. After a quiet start to the calendar year, he has three points over his last two games and is trending upward offensively. He should maintain a middle-six role and a spot on the team's second power-play down the stretch, giving him fantasy value in deep leagues moving forward.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Garners two assists in win
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Benson recorded two assists and five shots on net in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.
Benson had been limited to two goals over nine games since his last multi-point effort. The 20-year-old winger is currently in a third-line role and on the second power-play unit, so he's unlikely to reach his full potential until he gets a larger share of ice time. He's now at 19 points, 60 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 30 appearances this season, putting him on track for a career year.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Nets game-winner Sunday
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Benson scored a goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
Benson has three goals and two assists over his last five games. The 20-year-old's tally at 16:05 of the second period stood as the game-winner Sunday. He's up to three goals, 16 points, 41 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 22 appearances. Benson's appeal is limited in a third-line role, but the Sabres' lineup is far from settled, and he'll be more intriguing if he finds himself in a top-six spot eventually.
