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Three points in big win Benson produced a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Red Wings.

Impact 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.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

"One Game At a Time" | Zach Benson After Three Point Night in Win | Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Supplies assist in low-scoring game Benson added an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Benson is showing flashes of his potential as the 13th overall pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 5-foot-9 prospect has six goals and 11 assists through 46 games and 14:50 of average ice time, but expectations should be tempered as he's just 18 years old and trying to prove he belongs after making the grand leap from the WHL directly to hockey's highest level of competition.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Monday Benson scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Benson tied the game 3-3 in the second period, deflecting a Henri Jokiharju shot past John Gibson. The goal is just Benson's second in his last 23 games and his second point in 17 contests. It's been a struggle offensively for the rookie after a fast start to his NHL career, as he's dropped into a bottom-six role. The 18-year-old Benson now has six goals and 16 points through 44 games this season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Benson | Postgame Show

FEBRUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

"We Wanted to Elevate From Last Game" | Zach Benson After 7-0 Win

FEBRUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Why Zach Benson is getting a look on the Sabres' top line Benson played with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on Monday, and Sabres coach Don Granato said he could “stabilize” the top line.

JANUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

"We've Got A Lot Of Weapons In This Room" | Zach Benson After Buffalo Sabres Win In Vegas

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Picks up two points in win Benson scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Benson's goal at 9:29 of the third period was the game-winner, and he also set up Alex Tuch on an insurance tally two minutes later. With three points over his last two games, Benson appears to be benefiting from being part of a healthier top six for the Sabres. The rookie winger has produced 10 points, 31 shots on net, 14 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through his first 21 outings.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Rookie Zach Benson Scores A Goal, Sets Up Another To Give Team Lead vs. Golden Knights

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nets lone goal in loss Benson scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Benson got the Sabres on the board late in the first period, burying a rebound off a Rasmus Dahlin shot. The Sabres played better over the final 40 minutes but couldn't build any momentum in the loss. Benson snapped a six-game point drought and now has three goals, five assists, 28 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 20 appearances. The 18-year-old is reportedly still in consideration for Canada's World Junior Championship roster, but it seems unlikely the Sabres will let him play in the tournament since he's currently in a top-six role for the club.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All Over The Map Edition | Sabres Live Overtime

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Two points in defeat Benson tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss to St. Louis.

Impact Benson cut the Sabres' deficit to 3-2 in the second period with a quick wrist shot off a faceoff before adding a secondary assist on John-Jason Peterka's tally in the third. It's the second goal of the season for the 18-year-old Benson -- he has five points (two goals, three assists) in seven games since returning from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. Overall, he's up to two goals and seven points across 13 games in his rookie campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres thoughts: On Patrick Kane not choosing Buffalo, Zach Benson in World Juniors and more BUFFALO, N.Y. — At the start of NHL free agency on July 1, Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams made it clear to Patrick Kane and his...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Don Granato Confirms Zach Benson Will Play His 10th Game For Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Zach Benson Scores His First NHL Goal Against Washington Capitals | Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

"I'll Be Playing In My 10th Game Tonight" | Zach Benson Confirms He's Staying With Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Playing Friday Benson will play in his 10th game of the season Friday versus Pittsburgh, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact The Sabres are burning the first season of Benson's entry-level contract as the diminutive forward has been productive in his role on the second line of late. Benson has a goal and five points in nine games and will line up alongside Casey Mittelstadt and John-Jason Peterka, as well as seeing second unit power-play time.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Benson Goes BETWEEN THE LEGS For 1st NHL Goal! 🤯

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Dazzles with first NHL goal Benson scored a goal Wednesday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Washington.

Impact It was a highlight-reel goal and a great way to mark his first career NHL snipe. Benson took a pass in the bottom of the left circle from Victor Olofsson, skated into the slot and put the pucks between his legs before roofing from behind his body past Darcy Kuemper. Benson (18 years, 194 days) became the fourth-youngest player in franchise history at the time of his first snipe. He's behind Pierre Turgeon, Rasmus Dahlin and Nikita Zadorov.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo Sabres rookie Zach Benson scores first goal on highlight-reel, between-the-legs shot Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson, the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft, used a spectacular move to score his first NHL goal.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

GOTTA SEE IT: Zach Benson Scores An All-Timer First Goal With A Between-The-Legs Beauty

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nabs helper in return Benson logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Benson saw 14:43 of ice time in a second-line role in his return from a lower-body injury that cost him seven contests. The helper was his first point since a two-assist game Oct. 14 versus the Islanders. The 18-year-old has three helpers, seven shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating through seven outings. Benson has two more games to make a strong impression before the Sabres have to decide if he's going back to WHL Wenatchee or staying in the NHL with the first year of his entry-level contract active.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Benson, Eric Comrie Slated To Play Against Winnipeg | Buffalo Sabres Coach Don Granato

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Back in lineup Friday Benson (lower body) was taken off injured reserve and is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Impact This will be Benson's seventh game of the season. Buffalo coach Don Granato wants to see how productive he can be over the next three games before deciding whether to burn a year on his entry-level contract, or to send him back to the WHL, before his 10th game. Benson has two assists thus far. He will replace Lukas Rousek on the roster with Rousek becoming the 13th forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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