Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin scores 100th career goal in shootout win

Buffalo edges Seattle 3-2 in a thrilling Saturday night matchup.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:25am

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Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored his 100th career NHL goal as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson scored the decisive goals in the shootout to secure the victory for the home team.

Why it matters

Dahlin's milestone 100th goal is a significant achievement for the young Swedish defenseman, who has emerged as a star player for the Sabres. The win also keeps Buffalo in the playoff hunt in the tight Eastern Conference race.

The details

Dahlin opened the scoring in the first period to reach the 100-goal mark in his NHL career. Seattle's Jared McCann tied the game in the second period, and the teams remained deadlocked at 1-1 through regulation and overtime, setting up the shootout. In the skills competition, Quinn and Thompson scored for Buffalo while Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made the decisive saves.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

The players

Rasmus Dahlin

A 24-year-old Swedish defenseman who has played his entire NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres. He scored his 100th career goal in the game.

Jack Quinn

A 24-year-old forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored the decisive goal in the shootout.

Tage Thompson

A 28-year-old forward for the Buffalo Sabres who also scored in the shootout to help his team win.

Jared McCann

A 30-year-old forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

The 27-year-old goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres who made the decisive saves in the shootout.

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What they’re saying

“Rasmus has been such an important part of our team's growth, and this 100-goal milestone is a testament to his skill and dedication.”

— Don Granato, Head Coach, Buffalo Sabres

What’s next

The Sabres will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Their next game is against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 1st.

The takeaway

Rasmus Dahlin's 100th career goal was the highlight of an exciting back-and-forth game that showcased the young talent on both the Sabres and Kraken rosters. Buffalo's ability to win in a shootout demonstrates their resilience and determination to remain in the playoff hunt.