Kraken's Grubauer to Start Against Sabres

Goaltender looks to build on recent strong outing against Lightning

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:03pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey goaltender making an athletic save, the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.Grubauer's acrobatic saves will be crucial as the Kraken look to lock down a playoff spot.Buffalo Today

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer will start in net against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Grubauer is coming off a 30-save performance in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, bringing his record to 13-9-3 on the season with a 2.63 goals-against average and .909 save percentage.

Why it matters

The Kraken are fighting for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference, so strong goaltending from Grubauer will be crucial down the stretch. The Sabres have been one of the higher-scoring teams in the NHL this season, so Grubauer will be tested against their potent offense.

The details

Grubauer has started 28 games for the Kraken this season, posting a 13-9-3 record. He'll look to build on his recent strong outing against the Lightning, where he made 30 saves to help Seattle earn the overtime victory.

  • Grubauer will start in goal against the Sabres on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Philipp Grubauer

The starting goaltender for the Seattle Kraken, Grubauer has a 13-9-3 record this season with a 2.63 goals-against average and .909 save percentage.

Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres are currently sixth in the NHL in goals per game this season, averaging 3.45 goals per contest.

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What they’re saying

“Grubauer is coming off a 30-save performance in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay.”

— Heather Engel, NHL.com reporter

What’s next

The Kraken will look to Grubauer to continue his strong play and help the team earn a crucial two points against the Sabres as they push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Grubauer's recent strong outing against the Lightning has him poised to lead the Kraken to another important win as they battle for a postseason berth. His ability to stymie the high-powered Sabres offense will be key to Seattle's success.