Thompson, Quinn score in shootout to give Sabres 3-2 win over Kraken

Buffalo ends 3-game winless skid with victory over Seattle

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:57am

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Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs had goals in regulation for the Sabres, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves and stopped both Kraken attempts in the shootout. Bobby McMann had a goal and an assist for Seattle, and Chandler Stephenson also scored. The Kraken have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Sabres in front of the Lightning in the Atlantic Division standings by two points. Buffalo has not lost consecutive games in regulation since early December, making this an important victory to maintain their position in the playoff race.

The details

Krebs tied the game with 8:21 left in the third period after Zach Benson stole a pass to set him up. Dahlin scored his 100th NHL goal on the power play in the second period to get the Sabres within a goal. McMann and Stephenson had scored earlier for the Kraken. Kraken forward Shane Wright did not return to the game after taking a hit from Buffalo's Logan Stanley near the end of the first period.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Dahlin scored his 100th NHL goal in the second period.
  • Krebs tied the game with 8:21 remaining in the third period.

The players

Tage Thompson

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored in the shootout to give his team the win.

Jack Quinn

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who also scored in the shootout to help defeat the Kraken.

Rasmus Dahlin

A defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres who scored his 100th NHL goal in the second period.

Peyton Krebs

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

Bobby McMann

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had a goal and an assist in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game was an important victory for the Buffalo Sabres as they look to maintain their position in the Atlantic Division playoff race. The Sabres were able to rally from a two-goal deficit, with key contributions from several players, to secure the win in a shootout. The loss continues a tough stretch for the Seattle Kraken, who have now dropped 5 of their last 6 games.