BUF @ CBJFinal 3-6, Oct 1, 2026
defenses: BS 1, HT 0, TK 0, +/- -1, TOI 14:27, PPTOI 0:00, SHTOI 1:06, ESTOI 13:21, SHFT 22, G 0, YTDG 0, A 0
HockeyNHLBuffalo SabresDefenseman
Matt Grzelcyk
Stats, career, game log and next gameMatt Grzelcyk is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
218NHL games since Oct 202363points
Updated
About Matt Grzelcyk
Matt Grzelcyk is a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. Born on January 5, 1994, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, he shoots left-handed. He played college hockey for the Boston University Terriers, and the Boston Bruins drafted him in the 2012 NHL Draft with the 85th pick overall. In the 2024-25 regular season, in 82 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Grzelcyk had 1 goal and 39 assists.
Grzelcyk played in a 6-3 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 1, 2026. The Buffalo Sabres' next game is against the Minnesota Wild at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season218
Every season, every NHL game in our records since Oct 2023, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | G | A | PTS | Shots | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 |
| 2025-26 |  CHI | 69 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 68 | 16:58 |
| 2024-25 |  PIT | 82 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 94 | 20:37 |
| 2023-24 |  BOS | 63 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 59 | 17:36 |
| Career | 215 | 3 | 60 | 63 | 221 | 18:32 |
How he is doing now
2026-27 season0 points0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, 0 games
Sabres1-12026-27 regular season
Last game0 G, 0 AOct 1 at Blue Jackets
Injury status
No active flag. Latest report Out (188d ago), no longer on the injury report.
Game log, 2026-27
Box score lines from ESPN.
Next game
Career
- 2023First game in our records3-1 win vs Blackhawks
- 2024-25Best season1 goal, 39 assists, 40 points in 1 game
- Oct 1, 2026Latest game0 G, 0 A at Blue Jackets
Regular season
3 games
3 goals, 60 assists, 63 points; since Oct 2023
First game in our records
Oct 11, 2023: 0 G, 0 ABOS 3, Blackhawks 1
Latest game
Oct 1, 2026: 0 G, 0 ABlue Jackets 6, Sabres 3
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Toronto Maple Leafs11 games
6-5his teams
His line: 0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points
Last met Dec 16, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets9 games
3-6his teams
His line: 0 goals, 3 assists, 3 points
Last met Oct 1, 2026
Florida Panthers8 games
4-4his teams
His line: 0 goals, 4 assists, 4 points
Last met Jan 25, 2026
New Jersey Devils8 games
4-4his teams
His line: 0 goals, 3 assists, 3 points
Last met Nov 12, 2025
New York Rangers8 games
2-6his teams
His line: 0 goals, 1 assist, 1 point
Last met Dec 10, 2025
Ottawa Senators8 games
4-4his teams
His line: 0 goals, 3 assists, 3 points
Last met Dec 20, 2025
Injury history
ESPN's injury reports, newest first.
- Mar 31, 2026Out Upper Body
Grzelcyk (upper body) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times on Tuesday.
ESPN / CHI
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: the NHL's game rows, ESPN box scores and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 11:09 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.