Beck
Malenstyn
L · BUF · Defensive · Around average
- PAL
- 59
- WAR
- 0.2
- Value
- 69
- PTS
- 14
2025-26№ 293 / 615
Beck Malenstyn (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Beck Malenstyn
#29LPlays: Left wing · 3% of faceoffs
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 95 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : February 3, 1998 · Delta, Canada
Drafted : 2016 · WSH · round 5, pick #145
Contract : $2,916,667 · 2026-27 → 2031-32 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,500,000NTC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 81 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
| 2024-25 | Buffalo Sabres | 76 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 81 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 25 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Washington Capitals | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2019-20 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 279 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 107 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff totals | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | |
Beck Malenstyn: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 7 G, 7 A, 14 PTS, 0 +/-, 11:15 TOI. WAR 0.2 (293rd of 615) · PAL 59, around average.
In 2025-26, Beck Malenstyn, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 59 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.2 ranks 293rd among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: discipline (96, among the best in the league), penalty kill (95, among the best in the league) and defense (82, well above average). On the other hand, offense (9, among the weakest in the league) and creation (19, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+1.7); his biggest cost: EV offense (-1.9).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 29 in 2024-25 to 59; his WAR went from -0.1 to 0.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 69 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Beck Malenstyn's story
Raised in Delta, British Columbia, Malenstyn learned his hockey fundamentals at the Okanagan Hockey Academy, rising through the Bantam Prep and Midget Prep ranks. He wore the captain’s armband there, led his squad in scoring at one point, and built a profile that caught the attention of major junior scouts across Western Canada.
Selected 18th overall in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft by the Calgary Hitmen, he debuted in major junior as a 16-year-old during the 2014–15 campaign and gained early international experience with Team Canada at the U17 tournament. The following year he was part of Canada’s Ivan Hlinka roster that captured gold in 2015, and he appeared on several prospect lists ahead of the 2016 NHL Draft while also being named to Canada’s preliminary U18 roster.
Washington took him 145th overall at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He attended Capitals camp but returned to the WHL, and a November 2017 trade sent him to the Swift Current Broncos. With the Broncos he reached the top of the WHL, winning the league championship in 2018, and then began the transition to professional hockey within the Capitals’ organization.
Malenstyn made his NHL debut on November 20, 2019 after a recall from Hershey, playing that night against the New York Rangers. In December 2020 he suffered an Achilles tendon tear that required surgery and sidelined him for six to eight months, costing him the entire 2020–21 season. After establishing himself over his first full NHL season, he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres on June 29, 2024 during the second round of the draft, and on July 23 he signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract to avoid arbitration.
Viewed through his career path, Malenstyn’s game is built on physical commitment and a willingness to get to the front of the net combined with the scoring touch he developed at junior levels; he has been used as a hard-working forward who brings energy and occasional offense in various roles.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 11:19
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:01
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:30
- Pts/GP
- 0.18
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 63
- Blocks
- 14
- Takeaways
- 5
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 49.3 %
- Off. zone starts
- 10.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 57.1 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
14between 3 and 25 (80% range)
- Goals
- 6
- Assists
- 9
- Games
- 82
So far: 3 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.17 pts per game (last season: 0.17).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.26 in 23-24, 0.17 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 29 → 59
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 28: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 74 %
66
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 93
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 96
- Confidence 78 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 60
- Confidence 75 %
- DU
- Durability
- 76
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 93
- Confidence 78 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 84
- Confidence 60 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 89
- Confidence 78 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 53
- Confidence 74 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 49
- Confidence 74 %
- DF
- Defense
- 85
- Confidence 70 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 64
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 72
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating93
- Top speed (35 %)37.9 · 96
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)10.4 · 93
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.3 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.2 · 87
ST — Strength96
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)7.045 · 98
- Body mass (50 %)0.537 · 81
EN — Endurance60
- Ice time per game (45 %)12.1 · 56
- Total ice time (20 %)883 · 70
- Shift length (15 %)40.9 · 48
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)11.2 · 58
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.918 · 71
DU — Durability76
- Share of games played (100 %)0.821 · 76
CK — Checking93
- Hits /60 (70 %)13.7 · 94
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)10.8 · 89
- Season volume (10 %)5.645 · 95
FG — Fighting84
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)1.122 · 84
DI — Discipline89
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.07 · 89
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.683 · 74
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)1.096 · 86
PA — Passing53
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.514 · 62
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.232 · 37
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)-0.088 · 54
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.535 · 79
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.384 · 69
SC — Scoring49
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.568 · 49
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.655 · 51
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.372 · 65
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.043 · 62
- xG per shot (10 %)0.079 · 71
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.9 · 56
DF — Defense85
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.001 · 74
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.237 · 89
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.484 · 81
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.096 · 86
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.372 · 78
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)56.8 · 81
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.764 · 97
PS — Penalty shot64
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)25.4 · 57
EX — Experience72
- Career regular-season games (65 %)79
- Career playoff games (25 %)55
- NHL seasons (10 %)71
OV — Overall66
- SC · Scoring (28 %)49
- PA · Passing (22 %)53
- DF · Defense (18 %)85
- SK · Skating (12 %)93
- EN · Endurance (8 %)60
- DI · Discipline (5 %)89
- ST · Strength (4 %)96
- CK · Checking (3 %)93
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66 | 93 | 49 | 85 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 88 | 43 | 80 |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 89 | 46 | 71 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.2
wins above replacement
293 of 615
PAL Rating
59/ 100
Performance · Around average
180 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
69/ 100
Good value
1.35 M$ · expected PAL 42
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 12
- Defense
- 87
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- Offense
- 9
- Creation
- 19
- Shooting
- 23
- Possession
- 26
- Defense
- 82
- Discipline
- 96
- Power play
- 36
- Penalty kill
- 95
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 0.2 | 59 | 69 | 1.35 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BUF | -0.1 | 29 | 39 | 1.35 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | -0.9 | 9 | 19 | 0.76 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
39/ 100
Below average
better than 39% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
86/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
12/ 100
Low
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 257 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 18
- Shot selection
- 52
- Penalties drawn
- 96
- Puck management
- 77
Defense
- Takeaways
- 18
- Discipline
- 29
- Safe zone exits
- 14
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 39 | 86 | 12 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 4 | 17 | 7 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 35 | 45 | 35 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.2
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 1.3 — 90% interval
293 of 615 forwards
+1.2 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -1.9
- EV defense
- +0.5
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.5
- Shooting
- -1.9
- Penalties
- +1.7
- Average → replacement
- +2.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 81 | 0.2 | -0.5 to 1.3 | 293/615 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 72 | -0.1 | -0.7 to 0.5 | 464/596 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 81 | -0.9 | -1.8 to -0.1 | 589/608 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 9 | 0.1 | -0.1 to 0.5 | 308/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 130.2 km/h45th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.6 km/h86th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 4087th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 36.1 %4th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 45.5 km36th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.67 km22nd percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.1 %16th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.3 %16th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 46.6 %4th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 721st percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 646th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 010th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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CHIBeck Malenstyn: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Beck Malenstyn have in 2026-27?
Beck Malenstyn has 1 goal and 3 points (2 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Beck Malenstyn?
Beck Malenstyn is 28 years old: he was born on February 4, 1998.
How tall is Beck Malenstyn, and how much does he weigh?
Beck Malenstyn is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 209 lb (95 kg).
Where is Beck Malenstyn from?
Canada: Beck Malenstyn was born in Delta, British Columbia, Canada.
What team does Beck Malenstyn play for?
Beck Malenstyn plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at L, wearing number 29.
Is Beck Malenstyn injured?
No: Beck Malenstyn is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Beck Malenstyn?
Beck Malenstyn produced 0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 293rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 59 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Beck Malenstyn make?
Beck Malenstyn earns $1.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 69 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Beck Malenstyn's contract end?
Beck Malenstyn's contract runs through the 2031-32 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NTC / M-NTC clause.
Is Beck Malenstyn overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 69 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Beck Malenstyn a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 293rd of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Beck Malenstyn getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 29 in 2024-25 to 59 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Beck Malenstyn played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Beck Malenstyn has 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists).
What are Beck Malenstyn's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Beck Malenstyn has 279 games, 20 goals, 31 assists and 51 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 21 points in 81 games.
Where was Beck Malenstyn drafted?
Beck Malenstyn was drafted 145th overall (round 5) by Washington Capitals in 2016.
Is Beck Malenstyn better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2026-27, he averages 0.11 points per game at home (1 in 9 games) and 0.25 on the road (2 in 8 games).
How does Beck Malenstyn perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Beck Malenstyn has 17 games and 3 points in his career. His pace (0.18 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.18).
Which player is most similar to Beck Malenstyn?
Zack Ostapchuk: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Zack Ostapchuk's page →Is Beck Malenstyn a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 14 points in 2026-27, or 0.17 points per game.
What is Beck Malenstyn's nationality?
Beck Malenstyn is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — represented Team Canada at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge; 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament — gold medal (2015); named to Canada's pre-competition roster for the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships.
What awards has Beck Malenstyn won?
Chrysler Canada Inc. Scholastic Player Award (2015–16 season).
How many championships has Beck Malenstyn won?
2: Canadian Sport School Hockey League Midget Prep Division Championship with Okanagan Hockey Academy (2013–14); WHL Championship with the Swift Current Broncos (2018).
Where did Beck Malenstyn play before turning pro?
Okanagan Hockey Academy — three seasons with the OHA Bantam Prep and OHA Midget Prep teams; returned for the 2013–14 season; drafted by the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) and joined the Hitmen for his rookie 2014–15 season.
How many points is Beck Malenstyn projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 14 points in 82 games in 2026-27 (3 to 25 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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