Matt
Villalta
G · BUF
- WAR
- -0.3
- SV%
- .828
2023-24№ 74 / 98
Matt Villalta (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Matt Villalta
#31G
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : June 2, 1999 · Kingston, Canada
Drafted : 2017 · LAK · round 3, pick #72
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Utah Hockey Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | .903 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Arizona Coyotes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.17 | .828 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.64 | .867 | 0 | |
Matt Villalta: our analysis
2023-24 season: 2 GP, 0 W, 1 L, .828 SV%, 4.17 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -0.3 (74th of 98).
In 2023-24, Matt Villalta, 27, his WAR of -0.3 ranks 74th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
GSAx: -1.9 (goals saved above expected).
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 1
- Shots against
- 31
- Saves
- 28
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.3 %
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WAR and PAL ratings, 2023-24
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, 2023-24
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.3
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 0.2 — 90% interval
74 of 98 goalies
-1.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -1.9
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .90359th percentileleague avg. .900
- High-danger save %
- .81873rd percentileleague avg. .805
- Games above .900
- 100.0 %100th percentileleague avg. 51.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 7.00100th percentileleague avg. 2.93
- Goal differential per 60
- 4.00100th percentileleague avg. 0.12
Save % by zone
2024-2025 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Saves | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 | @ NSH | — | 3 | 60:00 |
Matt Villalta: frequently asked questions
What is Matt Villalta's record in 2024-25?
Matt Villalta has 1 win in 1 game in 2024-25, with a .903 save percentage and a 3.00 goals-against average.
How old is Matt Villalta?
Matt Villalta is 27 years old: he was born on June 3, 1999.
How tall is Matt Villalta, and how much does he weigh?
Matt Villalta is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Matt Villalta from?
Canada: Matt Villalta was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Matt Villalta play for?
Matt Villalta plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at G, wearing number 31.
Is Matt Villalta injured?
No: Matt Villalta is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Matt Villalta?
Matt Villalta produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 74th of 98 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Matt Villalta make?
Matt Villalta carries a cap hit of $850K per season, on a contract worth $850K in total over 1 years.
When does Matt Villalta's contract end?
Matt Villalta's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Matt Villalta a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 74th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Matt Villalta's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Matt Villalta has 3 games, 1 win and 0 shutouts. His best season: 2024-25, with 1 win.
Where was Matt Villalta drafted?
Matt Villalta was drafted 72nd overall (round 3) by Los Angeles Kings in 2017.
How does Matt Villalta perform in the playoffs?
Matt Villalta has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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