BUF @ MTLFinal 3-4, Oct 13, 2026
defenses: BS 0, HT 1, TK 0, +/- 1, TOI 8:41, PPTOI 0:00, SHTOI 0:42, ESTOI 7:59, SHFT 13, G 0, YTDG 0, A 1
HockeyNHLBuffalo SabresDefenseman
Dennis Gilbert
Stats, career, game log and next gameDennis Gilbert is an NHL defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 91st pick in the 2015 NHL Draft.
123 NHL games22 points
Updated
About Dennis Gilbert
Born on October 30, 1996, in Buffalo, New York, Dennis Gilbert plays defense for the Buffalo Sabres and shoots left-handed. He played college hockey for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and his first NHL season came in 2018-19.
In the 2023-24 regular season, Gilbert had 1 goal and 6 assists in 34 games for the Calgary Flames. Through the 2025-26 season, he had 3 goals and 18 assists for 21 points in 119 regular-season NHL games, and played 3 playoff games.
Gilbert had 1 assist on Oct 13, 2026, in a 4-3 loss at the Montreal Canadiens. The Buffalo Sabres' next game is at the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 15, 2026Season by season123
123 games: 120 regular season, 3 playoffs. Every NHL game of his career, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | G | A | PTS | Shots | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:41 |
| 2025-26 |  OTT | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:41 |
| 2025-26 playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | |
| 2024-25 | BUF, OTT | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10:29 |
| 2023-24 |  CGY | 34 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 12:17 |
| 2022-23 | CGY | 23 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 11:44 |
| 2020-21 |  COL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:43 |
| 2019-20 |  CHI | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15:42 |
| 2018-19 | CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 |
| Career | 120 | 3 | 19 | 22 | 59 | 12:12 | |
| Career playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 |
How he is doing now
2026-27 season1 point0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point, 1 game
Sabres3-42026-27 regular season
Last game0 G, 1 AOct 13 at Canadiens
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
Game log, 2026-27
Box score lines from ESPN.
Next game
Caesars
Pinnacle
CloudbetGilbert against the Maple Leafs4 games, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Last met Apr 15, 2026; his teams 2-2.
Career
8years2018 to 2026
- 2018NHL debutChicago Blackhawks
- 2023-24Best season1 goal, 6 assists, 7 points in 34 games
- Oct 13, 2026Latest game0 G, 1 A at Canadiens
Regular season
120 games
3 goals, 19 assists, 22 points
Playoffs
3 games
0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
NHL debut
2018-19 seasonChicago Blackhawks
Latest game
Oct 13, 2026: 0 G, 1 ACanadiens 4, Sabres 3
Before the NHL
The seasons he played before his first full NHL season, 2023-24, as the NHL's own player record lists them. Drafted 91st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015 (round 3).
| Season | Team | Games | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | Buffalo (OJHL) | 35 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 36 |
| 2013-14 playoffs | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2014-15 | Chicago (USHL) | 59 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 89 |
| 2015-16 | Univ. of Notre Dame (NCAA) | 37 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 34 |
| 2016-17 | Univ. of Notre Dame (NCAA) | 40 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017-18 | Univ. of Notre Dame (NCAA) | 39 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 2018-19 | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) | 63 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 67 |
| 2019-20 | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) | 30 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 46 |
| 2020-21 | Colorado Eagles (AHL) | 17 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Eagles (AHL) | 52 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | Calgary Wranglers (AHL) | 26 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 41 |
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Carolina Hurricanes6 games
2-4his teams
His line: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Last met Apr 25, 2026
New York Rangers5 games
3-2his teams
His line: 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point
Last met Dec 4, 2025
Montreal Canadiens4 games
0-4his teams
His line: 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points
Last met Oct 13, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs4 games
2-2his teams
His line: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Last met Apr 15, 2026
Anaheim Ducks3 games
3-0his teams
His line: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points
Last met Mar 14, 2026
Dallas Stars3 games
2-1his teams
His line: 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point
Last met Nov 30, 2023
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: the NHL's own season totals, the NHL's game rows, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 6:24 AM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.