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| Regular Season | 1 | 4 | -3 | 14:13 | 16 |
Top Zach Benson News
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Nets marker in win
Benson scored his third goal of the season Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over St. Louis.
Benson tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added four shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 17:21 of ice time. After being held off the scoresheet in his first seven outings while contending with a lower-body injury earlier in the season, Benson has produced three goals and an assist across a four-game span. The 19-year-old is currently occupying a top-line role and spot on the No. 2 power-play unit.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Pots goal Saturday
Benson scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Calgary.
Benson opened the scoring at the 1:11 mark of the first period to earn his third point and second goal in the last two games. He didn't have a point in seven appearances to begin the 2024-25 season, but the 19-year-old forward is starting to heat up offensively.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Scores, assists Thursday
Benson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
Benson had gone scoreless in his first seven appearances this season, but he snapped that drought in style, being one of only two Buffalo players who recorded multi-point efforts as the Sabres thrashed the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The 19-year-old notched 30 points across 71 games as a rookie in 2023-24, and this might be the performance that can get him going following a slow start to the campaign.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Good to play Tuesday
Benson (lower body) is off injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Benson missed Buffalo's previous five games, but he's set to draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game against Ottawa. He'll likely serve on the second line alongside Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn. Benson has no points, a minus-4 rating and eight shots in six appearances in 2024-25.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Might play Tuesday
Benson (lower body) is a "possibility" to suit up against the Senators on Tuesday according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Benson should effectively be considered a game-time call to face Ottawa. In order to play, the 19-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve, which will be the clear indicator for fantasy managers that Benson is playing. If he does remain on the shelf, look for Jiri Kulich to continue slotting into a second-line role.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Could return next week
Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Benson (lower body) is a possibility to return to action next week, according to coach Lindy Ruff on Friday.
Benson has missed the last three games and has been affected by the injury all season. He returned to the ice Friday and is feeling a lot better. Benson has yet to hit the scoresheet in six games this season, after he picked up 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 regular-season games as an 18-year-old rookie last season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Shifts to IR
Benson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Benson last played against Chicago on Oct. 19 and hasn't been skating. He can be activated when he's ready to return, but he will probably be out for a while longer. Benson has been held off the scoresheet in six games while contributing eight shots on goal and four blocked shots this season.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not playing Saturday
Benson (lower body) will not play versus Detroit on Saturday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Benson will sit out his second straight game as he has a lingering lower-body injury that has bothered him since the start of the season. The 19-year-old has been held without a point through six games this season. Consider Benson day-to-day at this time.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Still not practicing
Benson (lower body) is not at practice Friday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Benson missed Tuesday's tilt versus Dallas, as he has been dealing with the injury since the start of the season and the Sabres just want him to regain his health. The 13th overall pick in 2023, Benson has yet to hit the scoresheet in six games after picking up 11 goals and 30 points in 71 regular-season games as an 18-year-old rookie. Consider him questionable for Saturday's home game against Detroit.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Not playing Tuesday
Benson will not play Tuesday against Dallas due to a lingering lower-body injury, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Benson has been dealing with his lower-body injury since the start of the campaign, and he'll miss his second game as a result. Jordan Greenway will draw into the lineup in a corresponding move. Benson has been held off the scoresheet through six appearances while averaging 14:10 of ice time per game.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Set to play Thursday
Benson (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Kings on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Benson was officially a game-time decision, but he took line rushes alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on the first line. The 19-year-old Benson will have a big opportunity in that spot Thursday, though it's likely a temporary gig while the Sabres await the return of John-Jason Peterka (concussion).
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Considered game-time decision
Benson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Kings.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's morning skate that the Sabres will warm up an extra player ahead of the game against the Kings, but he expects Benson to be available for the home opener. Over 71 appearances with Buffalo last year, he recorded 11 goals and 30 points while averaging 14:31 of ice time.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Might play Thursday
Benson took part in Wednesday's practice and might be available for Thursday's game against LA, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
The Sabres are going to wait to see how Benson responds to the skate before making a determination, so he might end up being a game-time decision. If the 19-year-old is in the lineup, it will likely be as a member of the second line alongside Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn. Jiri Kulich, who logged 14:00 of ice time Saturday, might be a healthy scratch if Benson is available.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Might practice Tuesday
Benson (lower body) is expected to practice Tuesday in the lead-up to a clash with the Kings on Thursday, WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Benson looks to be making strides and could still be an option to face Los Angeles. If he does miss that contest, it seems unlikely the 19-year-old winger will be out of action long term. Once fully fit, Benson should be in the mix to reclaim a spot in the top six, though Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker should also be in contention.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Out Saturday
Benson missed Saturday's game against the Devils in Prague with a lower-body injury, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Benson played through the injury Friday when he managed 17:23 of ice time, including 4:32 on the power play. However, he didn't dress in the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back. The Sabres will face the Kings at home on Thursday. Consider the 19-year-old, who had 11 goals and 30 points in 71 regular-season games last season, day-to-day.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Two helpers Friday
Benson picked up two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.
He helped set up two Jack Quinn tallies, the first of which proved to be the game-winner. Benson has produced back-to-back two-point efforts and has four multi-point performances in the last 12 games, but he was held off the scoresheet entirely in the other eight contests. On the season, the 18-year-old has chipped in nine goals and 27 points over 66 games.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Lights lamp twice in win
Benson scored two goals on his only two shots on net while adding four PIM, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.
The 13th overall pick in the 2023 Draft is beginning to make an impact in the NHL. Benson has posted back-to-back multi-point performances, racking up three goals and five points, and remarkably the 18-year-old led all Buffalo forwards in TOI at even strength during Thursday's victory. Benson has nine goals and 23 points in 56 games on the season, but he could be gearing up for a big finish to the campaign.
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Sabres' Zach Benson: Three points in big win
Benson produced a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Red Wings.
All three points came in the first period as the Sabres grabbed a 4-1 lead they would never relinquish. Benson snapped a seven-game point drought with the performance, and it was his first multi-point effort since Dec. 21. The 18-year-old rookie's inconsistency is understandable, but he's seeing top-six shifts at even strength and could be worth a roster spot in deep fantasy leagues if he begins to get onto the scoresheet a little more often. Through 55 NHL games this season, Benson's collected seven goals and 21 points.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 170 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chilliwack, CA |
| Age: 19 |
| Experience: 1 |