Recent seasons
| Season | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — |
| — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025–26 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Career | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Career
0.14
P / GP
6P in 43 GP
Archetype
Rookie
Role classification
Career stage
Rookie
By age + experience
Cap hit (AAV)
$850K
Signed through 2027
Career points
6
Regular season
Zach Metsa, a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, is entering his age-28 season. In 2025-26 he recorded 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 43 games, a 0.14 points-per-game pace. At 5-on-5 his team controlled 47.6% of the expected goals with him on the ice. Measured against expected goals, his finishing came in at +1.0. HighDanger's model projects 13 points for 2026-27, in a 13 to 13 range. Full season logs, percentile ranks against the league, and comparable players are below.
Recent Season Stats
| Season | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PP | TOI/GP | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +16 | 8 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.14 |
| Career | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +16 | 8 | 0 | — | 0.14 |
On-Ice Impact
Season percentile ranks among NHL defensemen with 10+ GP.
Goals 242nd
Assists 419th
Avg TOI / GP 10:582nd
Shots 2417th
PIM 814th
Advanced Season Stats
Season percentile ranks among NHL defensemen with 10+ GP.
Points 621st
Primary points 217th
xGF % 47.6%35th
xGF / 60 1.6761st
xGA / 60 1.8424th
Career journey
Rookie
2025–26 · age 27
Buffalo Sabres
0.14 P/GP
43 GP · 2G · 4A
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Trajectory
Last 5 seasons
Career year-by-year · dotted = projected