Sabres Steamroll Sharks for 8th Straight Win

Jack Quinn's hat trick leads Buffalo to 6-3 victory over San Jose

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to 8 games. Jack Quinn recorded a hat trick and an assist, while Jason Zucker added a goal and an assist. Ramus Dahlin had three assists as the Sabres continued their dominant run, moving four points clear atop the Atlantic Division.

Why it matters

The Sabres' 8-game winning streak has propelled them to the top of the Atlantic Division standings, putting them in strong position to make the playoffs for the first time in several seasons. Their high-powered offense, led by players like Quinn and Zucker, has been a key factor in their success.

The details

The Sabres jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Jack Quinn and Alex Tuch. The Sharks got one back late in the period, but Buffalo extended their lead in the second with goals from Beck Malenstyn and Jason Zucker. The teams traded goals in the third, with Quinn completing his hat trick with an empty-net goal to seal the 6-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The Sabres have now won 8 straight games.

The players

Jack Quinn

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who recorded a hat trick and an assist in the game.

Jason Zucker

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal and added an assist.

Ramus Dahlin

A defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres who had three assists in the game.

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored his team-high 33rd goal of the season.

Alex Lyon

The goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres who made 17 saves in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and execution if we want to make a deep playoff run.”

— Jack Quinn, Forward, Buffalo Sabres (therinklive.com)

What’s next

The Sabres will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, March 13th.

The takeaway

The Sabres' dominant 8-game winning streak has them firmly in control of the Atlantic Division, thanks to their high-powered offense and balanced scoring attack. If they can maintain this level of play, they could be poised for a deep playoff run.