Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Buffalo Sabres on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, Buffalo Sabres 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | KeyBank Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| Buffalo Sabres score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.08 | 1.77 |
| 2nd | Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.31 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.10 | 1.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Buffalo Sabres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:42 | SEA | Chandler Stephenson | Kaapo Kakko, Bobby McMann | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:18 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Kaapo Kakko, Chandler Stephenson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 15:55 | BUF | Rasmus Dahlin | Tage Thompson, Jack Quinn | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:39 | BUF | Peyton Krebs | Zach Benson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Tage Thompson | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | BUF | Jack Quinn | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.78 | 4.99 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 14 | 27 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.08 | 1.77 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.31 | 1.43 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.10 | 1.17 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.14 | 0.39 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.33 | 0.34 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:36 | 0.24 | 0.03 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.41 | -0.08 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.15 | -0.14 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:07 | 0.08 | -0.37 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26:25 | 0.14 | -0.40 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.04 | -0.46 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:36 | 0.46 | -0.69 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.04 | -0.74 |
Buffalo Sabres Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Krebs | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:17 | 0.33 | 1.08 |
| Beck Malenstyn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.49 | 0.88 |
| Zach Benson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.08 | 0.83 |
| Tage Thompson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:21 | 0.44 | 0.71 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:10 | 1.04 | 0.70 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:14 | 0.20 | 0.61 |
| Jack Quinn | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.46 | 0.58 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:50 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| Conor Timmins | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Josh Norris | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Tyson Kozak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Jason Zucker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.38 | 0.08 |
| Ryan McLeod | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Owen Power | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Josh Doan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 2.83 | O |
| Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Buffalo Sabres | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.32 | W |
Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Mar 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.99 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 3.78 — Buffalo Sabres edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Kaapo Kakko led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.77 on 2 assists.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 of 36, worth 2.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres game?
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Buffalo Sabres 3, Seattle Kraken 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kaapo Kakko led all skaters at 1.77, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Buffalo Sabres generated 4.99 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 3.78, so Buffalo Sabres created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 34 shots on goal and Buffalo Sabres put 36. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 of 36 (2.83 goals saved above expected); Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 of 34 (1.32 goals saved above expected).