Zach Benson debuts mohawk as Sabres confirm rumors

Scored go-ahead goal in Game 4 last spring

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Folks, the Zach Benson rumors are true...🔥 https://t.co/VjaFtIE5eT Via @BuffaloSabres on X

What happened: Zach Benson will open the 2025-26 preseason with a mohawk. Fan accounts tied the rumors to the haircut.

Why it matters: Benson scored Buffalo's third-period go-ahead goal in Game 4 last spring. No standings or lineup change attaches to the new look.

What to watch: Buffalo continues preseason ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

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