Owen
Power
D · BUF · Balanced · Around average
- PAL
- 46
- WAR
- 1.1
- Value
- 22
- PTS
- 29
2025-26№ 65 / 325
Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Owen Power
#25D
Buffalo Sabres
HEIGHT : 198 cm · WEIGHT : 103 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : November 21, 2002 · Mississauga, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · BUF · round 1, pick #1
Contract : $8,350,000 · 2024-25 → 2030-31 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 81 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 16 |
| 2024-25 | Buffalo Sabres | 79 | 7 | 33 | 40 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | 76 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 28 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | 79 | 4 | 31 | 35 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 340 | 29 | 125 | 154 | 94 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 13 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
Owen Power: our analysis
2025-26 season: 81 GP, 8 G, 21 A, 29 PTS, +9 +/-, 21:39 TOI. WAR 1.1 (65th of 325) · PAL 46, around average.
In 2025-26, Owen Power, 23, posts a PAL Rating of 46 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.1 ranks 65th among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: shooting (73, above average), penalty kill (66, above average) and discipline (65, above average). On the other hand, power play (4, among the weakest in the league) and defense (37, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+1.8); his biggest cost: EV defense (-0.5).
A marked decline: his PAL was 75 in 2024-25, against 46 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.3 to 1.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 22 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Owen Power's story
Raised in Mississauga, Owen Power steered his development toward the NCAA route rather than the Ontario Hockey League ranks. Drafted by Flint in the OHL and by Chicago in the USHL in 2018, he opted for the Steel to keep his college eligibility after committing to the University of Michigan.
As a rookie with Chicago in 2018–19 he earned a spot on the All‑Rookie Second Team while the Steel reached the Clark Cup final. The following season, cut short by the pandemic, he was named USHL Defenceman of the Year after leading league defencemen with 40 points and helping Chicago claim the regular‑season title.
Power arrived at Michigan for 2020–21 and quickly rose into top prospect conversations for the 2021 NHL draft. Selected first overall by the Buffalo Sabres, he chose to return to Ann Arbor for his sophomore year. In 2021–22 he posted 3 goals and 24 assists for 27 points in 29 games, led the team with 44 blocked shots, topped the nation’s defencemen in points per game before departing for the Olympics, and earned All‑Big Ten First Team and AHCA West Second Team All‑American honours while finishing as a finalist for the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
Power signed a three‑year entry‑level contract with Buffalo on April 8, 2022, debuted four days later, recorded his first NHL point on April 14 and scored his first NHL goal on April 21. In his first full NHL season he registered 4 goals and 31 assists in 79 games, leading all rookie defencemen in assists and points and was named a finalist for the Calder Trophy. On October 11, 2023, he agreed to a seven‑year, $58.45 million extension with the Sabres.
Internationally, he won gold with Canada at the 2021 World Championship (3 assists in 10 games), made history at the World Junior tournament by becoming the first Canadian defenceman to score a hat‑trick on December 26, 2021 (the event was later cancelled), was part of Canada’s roster at the 2022 Olympics, and rejoined the national team for the 2024 World Championship. His game is defined by smooth mobility, playmaking from the back end and an emphasis on clean exits and zone management.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 25:59
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:58
- SH TOI/GP
- 2:30
- Pts/GP
- 0.82
- EV points
- 14
- Hits
- 5
- Blocks
- 18
- Takeaways
- 10
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 54.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 35.5 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
44between 29 and 57 (80% range)
- Goals
- 9
- Assists
- 34
- Games
- 82
So far: 14 pts in 17 games. The team has played 17 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.46 pts per game (last season: 0.36).
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
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.43 in 23-24, 0.36 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 75 → 46
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 23: usually still improving
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 87 %
76
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 74
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 81
- Confidence 89 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 81
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 82
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 58
- Confidence 89 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 54
- Confidence 66 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 83
- Confidence 89 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 78
- Confidence 87 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 81
- Confidence 87 %
- DF
- Defense
- 69
- Confidence 85 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 86
- Confidence 25 %
- EX
- Experience
- 72
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating74
- Top speed (35 %)35.1 · 70
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.495 · 69
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.6 · 85
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.3 · 71
ST — Strength81
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.482 · 70
- Body mass (50 %)1.676 · 88
EN — Endurance81
- Ice time per game (45 %)20.8 · 81
- Total ice time (20 %)1,690 · 84
- Shift length (15 %)47.5 · 76
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)20.1 · 85
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.861 · 81
DU — Durability82
- Share of games played (100 %)0.861 · 82
CK — Checking58
- Hits /60 (70 %)1.439 · 54
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.318 · 60
- Season volume (10 %)3.401 · 67
FG — Fighting54
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.658 · 54
DI — Discipline83
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.018 · 83
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.351 · 91
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.242 · 55
PA — Passing78
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.382 · 76
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.541 · 83
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.051 · 80
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)2.806 · 48
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.223 · 74
SC — Scoring81
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.253 · 78
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.262 · 82
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.067 · 68
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.209 · 87
- xG per shot (10 %)0.038 · 89
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)9.302 · 72
DF — Defense69
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.034 · 68
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.086 · 68
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.777 · 62
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.027 · 78
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.643 · 83
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.7 · 72
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.748 · 64
PS — Penalty shot86
- Shootouts (60 %)34.3 · 87
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience72
- Career regular-season games (65 %)82
- Career playoff games (25 %)50
- NHL seasons (10 %)61
OV — Overall76
- DF · Defense (30 %)69
- PA · Passing (22 %)78
- SK · Skating (12 %)74
- SC · Scoring (12 %)81
- EN · Endurance (9 %)81
- ST · Strength (6 %)81
- DI · Discipline (5 %)83
- CK · Checking (4 %)58
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 74 | 81 | 69 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 73 | 81 | 64 |
| 2023-24 | 74 | 72 | 78 | 63 |
| 2022-23 | 70 | 76 | 75 | 52 |
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
1.1
wins above replacement
65 of 325
PAL Rating
46/ 100
Performance · Around average
131 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
22/ 100
Very poor return
8.35 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 55
- Defense
- 45
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- Offense
- 53
- Creation
- 46
- Shooting
- 73
- Possession
- 61
- Defense
- 37
- Discipline
- 65
- Power play
- 4
- Penalty kill
- 66
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 | 1.1 | 46 | 22 | 8.35 M$ |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 0.3 | 75 | 43 | 8.35 M$ |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 0.0 | 41 | 50 | 0.92 M$ |
| 2022-23 | BUF | -0.6 | 25 | 33 | 0.92 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
69/ 100
Average
better than 69% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
43/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
84/ 100
Very good
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, 69 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 16
- Shot selection
- 88
- Penalties drawn
- 16
- Puck management
- 28
Defense
- Takeaways
- 51
- Discipline
- 84
- Safe zone exits
- 71
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 | 69 | 43 | 84 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 87 | 81 | 75 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 60 | 22 | 85 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 71 | 61 | 74 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.1
wins above replacement
-0.0 to 1.7 — 90% interval
65 of 325 defensemen
+5.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.8
- EV defense
- -0.5
- Power play
- +0.1
- Penalty kill
- +0.2
- Shooting
- +1.0
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +3.6
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | BUF | 81 | 1.1 | -0.0 to 1.7 | 65/325 |
| 2024-25 | BUF | 76 | 0.3 | -0.5 to 1.1 | 122/314 |
| 2023-24 | BUF | 76 | 0.0 | -1.2 to 1.0 | 191/316 |
| 2022-23 | BUF | 79 | -0.6 | -1.5 to 0.1 | 305/334 |
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
- 134.8 km/h28th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 33.7 km/h40th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 752nd percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 42.7 %67th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 96.7 km94th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 7.06 km96th percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 43.4 %69th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.0 %43rd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.3 %64th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2174th percentile | 287th percentile | 9.5 %75th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 682nd percentile | 297th percentile | 33.3 %95th percentile |
| Long range | 1072nd percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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CHIOwen Power: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Owen Power have in 2026-27?
Owen Power has 2 goals and 14 points (12 assists) in 17 games in 2026-27.
How old is Owen Power?
Owen Power is 23 years old: he was born on November 22, 2002.
How tall is Owen Power, and how much does he weigh?
Owen Power is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Owen Power from?
Canada: Owen Power was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Owen Power play for?
Owen Power plays for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, at D, wearing number 25.
Is Owen Power injured?
No: Owen Power is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Owen Power?
Owen Power produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 65th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 46 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Owen Power make?
Owen Power earns $8.4M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 22 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Owen Power's contract end?
Owen Power's contract runs through the 2030-31 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Owen Power overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 22 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Owen Power a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 65th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Owen Power getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 75 in 2024-25 to 46 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Owen Power played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Owen Power has 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists).
What are Owen Power's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Owen Power has 340 games, 29 goals, 125 assists and 154 points. His best season: 2024-25, with 40 points in 79 games.
Where was Owen Power drafted?
Owen Power was drafted 1st overall (round 1) by Buffalo Sabres in 2021.
Is Owen Power better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 0.89 points per game at home (8 in 9 games) and 0.75 on the road (6 in 8 games).
How does Owen Power perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Owen Power has 13 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.46 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.45).
Which player is most similar to Owen Power?
Darnell Nurse: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Darnell Nurse's page →Is Owen Power a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 44 points in 2026-27, or 0.54 points per game.
Does Owen Power have siblings?
Yes: his sister Emily (plays lacrosse at the University of Guelph).
Is Owen Power married?
Yes, married to Victoria in 2025.
What is Owen Power's nationality?
Owen Power is Canadian. Internationally: Represented Canada: gold medal at the 2021 World Championship (senior team); member of the 2022 World Junior Championship team — scored a hat-trick in the first preliminary-round game on 26 December 2021; named to Canada's 2022 Olympic team (ousted in quarterfinals by Sweden); rejoined Canada for the 2024 World Championship.
What awards has Owen Power won?
Named to the USHL All-Rookie Second Team (2018–19) ; USHL Defenceman of the Year (2019–20) ; All-Big Ten First Team (2021–22 season) ; Finalist for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2021–22 season) ; AHCA West Second Team All‑American (2021–22 season) ; Finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy (named a finalist after his rookie season).
How many championships has Owen Power won?
3: USHL regular season title with the Chicago Steel (shortened 2019–20 season); Gold medal at the 2021 World Championship with Canada's senior team; Three-time national champion in lacrosse (three national championships, years not specified).
Where did Owen Power play before turning pro?
Chicago Steel (USHL), rookie 2018–19; University of Michigan (NCAA), 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons.
How many points is Owen Power projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 44 points in 82 games in 2026-27 (29 to 57 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Buffalo Sabres teammates
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