Owen
Beck
C · MTL
- WAR
- -0.0
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 412 / 615
Owen Beck (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Owen Beck
#62CPlays: Centre · 61% of faceoffs
Montreal Canadiens
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 90 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : February 2, 2004 · Port Hope, Canada
Drafted : 2022 · MTL · round 2, pick #33
Contract : $916,667 · 2022-23 → 2026-27 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024-25 | Montréal Canadiens | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 34 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | |
Owen Beck: our analysis
2025-26 season: 15 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PTS, +4 +/-, 9:11 TOI. WAR -0.0 (412th of 615).
In 2025-26, Owen Beck, 22, his WAR of -0.0 ranks 412th among 615 regulars, in the bottom half.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+0.1); his biggest cost: finishing (-0.6).
His WAR went from -0.1 in 2024-25 to -0.0.
Owen Beck's story
Growing up in Port Hope, Ontario, Owen Beck moved through the local circuits—Northumberland Nighthawks, then Quinte Red Devils at the AAA level, with a short stint in the OJHL with Cobourg—before stepping up to major junior hockey.
After the COVID-19 pause, Beck joined the Mississauga Steelheads for 2021–22 and made an immediate impact. He posted 21 goals and 30 assists in 68 games, earned a spot in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team. Academically, he won the Bobby Smith Trophy in the OHL and was recognized as the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year, achievements that complemented his on-ice progress.
Montreal selected him 33rd overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and Beck signed a three-year entry-level deal on 4 October 2022. He remained in junior to develop further, being traded to his hometown Peterborough Petes in January 2023 and receiving an emergency NHL recall that led to his debut on 28 January 2023 against the Ottawa Senators before returning to the OHL. With the Petes he played a key role in a deep playoff run that ended with the J. Ross Robertson Cup.
In 2023–24 he was dealt to the Saginaw Spirit, scored twice in his debut and finished the season among the team's top contributors. Saginaw captured its first Memorial Cup in June 2024; Beck scored two goals in the final and earned the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP.
Beck is a centre defined by responsible defensive play and penalty killing proficiency. He offers reliable positioning, playmaking ability and the sort of two-way instincts that made him valuable in junior and helped him transition into the Canadiens organization.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 8:58
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.50
- EV points
- 3
- Hits
- 12
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.5 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 50.0 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
90
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
89/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
65/ 80
Top six or top four
Ceiling: 7.4 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
52 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
2.8
the most likely outcome
NHLe
21
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 58 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
9between 3 and 17 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 5
- Games
- 42
So far: 3 pts in 6 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.16 pts per game (last season: 0.07).
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.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
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, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.0
wins above replacement
-0.4 to 0.2 — 90% interval
412 of 615 forwards
-0.1 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +0.1
- EV defense
- +0.1
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.6
- Penalties
- 0.0
- Average → replacement
- +0.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MTL | 15 | -0.0 | -0.4 to 0.2 | 412/615 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 12 | -0.1 | -0.3 to 0.0 | 481/596 |
| 2022-23 | MTL | 1 | -0.0 | -0.1 to -0.0 | 399/617 |
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
- 138.0 km/h74th percentileleague avg. 129.5 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.5 km/h60th percentileleague avg. 35.1 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 619th percentileleague avg. 20
- Offensive zone time
- 43.0 %62nd percentileleague avg. 41.9 %
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- Total distance, season
- 11.9 km13th percentileleague avg. 50.0 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 3.02 km10th percentileleague avg. 4.51 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.0 %82nd percentileleague avg. 40.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.3 %63rd percentileleague avg. 19.0 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.6 %64th percentileleague avg. 39.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 621st percentile | 141st percentile | 16.7 %68th percentile |
| High danger | 08th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 443rd percentile | 177th percentile | 25.0 %85th percentile |
| Long range | 033rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th 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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BUFOwen Beck: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Owen Beck have in 2026-27?
Owen Beck has 1 goal and 3 points (2 assists) in 6 games in 2026-27.
How old is Owen Beck?
Owen Beck is 22 years old: he was born on February 3, 2004.
How tall is Owen Beck, and how much does he weigh?
Owen Beck is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 198 lb (90 kg).
Where is Owen Beck from?
Canada: Owen Beck was born in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Owen Beck play for?
Owen Beck plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at C, wearing number 62.
Is Owen Beck injured?
No: Owen Beck is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Owen Beck?
Owen Beck produced -0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 412th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Owen Beck make?
Owen Beck carries a cap hit of $917K per season, on a contract worth $2.9M in total over 3 years.
When does Owen Beck's contract end?
Owen Beck's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Owen Beck a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 412th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Owen Beck played lately?
Over his last 6 games, Owen Beck has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists).
What are Owen Beck's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Owen Beck has 34 games, 2 goals, 3 assists and 5 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 3 points in 6 games.
Where was Owen Beck drafted?
Owen Beck was drafted 33rd overall (round 2) by Montreal Canadiens in 2022.
How does Owen Beck perform in the playoffs?
Owen Beck has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Is Owen Beck a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 9 points in 2026-27, or 0.21 points per game.
What is Owen Beck's nationality?
Owen Beck is Canadian. Internationally: Canada national junior team: gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship (appeared in 3 games, 1 assist); member of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship team, named alternate captain, eliminated in the quarterfinals.
What awards has Owen Beck won?
Selected to the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (2021–22 season) ; OHL Second All-Rookie Team (2021–22 season) ; Bobby Smith Trophy — OHL Scholastic Player of the Year (2021–22 season) ; CHL Scholastic Player of the Year (2021–22 season) ; Named to the OHL Third All-Star Team (after the 2022–23 season) ; Named to the OHL Third All-Star Team (second time, 2023–24 season) ; Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy — Memorial Cup tournament MVP (2024) ; Named to the AHL All‑Star Classic (2025).
How many championships has Owen Beck won?
3: Won the league peewee championship with the Northumberland Nighthawks (OHF); J. Ross Robertson Cup with the Peterborough Petes (2023); Memorial Cup with the Saginaw Spirit (2024).
Where did Owen Beck play before turning pro?
Youth/junior clubs: Northumberland Nighthawks (OHF, won peewee league championship), Quinte Red Devils AAA (played two seasons beginning in 2018), brief stint with the Cobourg Cougars (OJHL); OHL clubs: Mississauga Steelheads (OHL debut 2021–22, played 2021–2023), Peterborough Petes (Jan 2023–2024), Saginaw Spirit (2024).
How many points is Owen Beck projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 9 points in 42 games in 2026-27 (3 to 17 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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