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Zach Benson

Buffalo Sabres
Position L
Age 21
Height 5'10"
Weight 178LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Chilliwack, BC, CAN
Born May 11, 2005

Key Insights

2026-27
He gets to the hard areas rather than firing from range

His average attempt comes from 22.0 feet.

52 located attempts, 11th of 137 forwards
A lot of his shots miss the net entirely

53.7% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

22 of 41 unblocked, 125th of 137 forwards
His game is played in the hardest part of the ice

63.5% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

33 of 52 attempts, 19th of 137 forwards
He gets his chances from the dirty areas, not the perimeter

63.5% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

33 attempts from inside the home plate, 19th of 137 forwards
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

28.8% of his attempts are the snap shot.

15 attempts, 0 goals
He can beat goalies from further out than most players

7.7% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

4 long-range attempts, 31st of 137 forwards
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB May 11, 2005
Birth Place Chilliwack, BC, CAN
Height 5'10"
Weight 178 LBS
Shoots/Catches L