Zach Metsa stats and game log
Zach Metsa is the Buffalo Sabres defenseman. In the 2026-27 regular season through October 15, 2026, Zach Metsa has played 8 games: 0 goals and 2 assists (2 points), 0.3 shots on goal and 12:41 of ice time per game.
Research summary
- Recent form: 0.2 points per game over the last 5 games, against 0.3 over the season (8 games).
- Role: 13:53 ice time per game over the last 5 games, against 12:41 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (0.3 points) in 2 of 8 games.
- Home and road: 0.2 points per game at home (5 games), 0.3 on the road (3).
- Next game: at the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 15, 2026. This season the Maple Leafs average 29.9 shots on goal allowed per game (4th most allowed of 32) and 3.3 goals allowed per game (12th most allowed of 32) over 7 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ points | 1 of 5 | 2 of 8 |
Figures are NHL regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Team: Buffalo Sabres stats and results.
5'9" · 201 lb
2026-27 regular season
| Games | G | A | PTS | SOG | +/- | PPG | HIT | BLK | TOI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 per game | 8 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 12:41 |
| 2026-27 totals | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 101:29 |
2025-26 regular season
43 regular-season games in 2025-26 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | G | A | PTS | SOG | PPG | HIT | BLK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 per game | 43 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| 2025-26 totals | 43 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 30 |
Rates in 2026-27
Zach Metsa has 0 goals on 2 shots (0.0%) and 2 points in 8 games.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.3 |
| Shooting percentage | 0.0% |
| Time on ice per game | 12:41 |
| Goals per 60 minutes | 0.00 |
| Assists per 60 minutes | 1.18 |
| Points per 60 minutes | 1.18 |
| Shots on goal per 60 minutes | 1.18 |
| Power-play goals | 0 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026-27
| Split | Games | Pts/g | G/g | A/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Road | 3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Season | 8 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | PTS | SOG | +/- | PPG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | @ TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | @ MTL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | vs FLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:38 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs UTA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:38 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | vs DAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | vs MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:44 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs CHI | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:28 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | @ CBJ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | vs DAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | vs CBJ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 |
Sabres teammates
- Beck Malenstyn (LW)
- Colten Ellis (G)
- Jack Quinn (RW)
- Jiri Kulich (C)
- Josh Doan (RW)
- Josh Norris (C)
- Justin Danforth (RW)
- Konsta Helenius (C)
- Louis Crevier (D)
- Mattias Samuelsson (D)
- Noah Ostlund (C)
- Olen Zellweger (D)
- Owen Power (D)
- Peyton Krebs (C)
- Rasmus Dahlin (D)
- Ryan McLeod (C)
- Sam Carrick (C)
- Tage Thompson (C)
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G)
- Zach Benson (LW)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Zach Metsa played (with ice time; a scratch or a dressed backup goalie who did not play is not a game).
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
This page shows statistics and results only. It contains no sportsbook prices or betting lines. Current markets, hit rates against the line and StatsNext research are in the app.
Research in StatsNext
- Zach Metsa in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Buffalo Sabres stats and results
- Sabres at Maple Leafs, October 15, 2026
- Sabres at Canadiens, October 13, 2026
- Panthers at Sabres, October 12, 2026
- All NHL player stats, 2026-27