Sabres Defeat Kraken in Shootout Thriller

Thompson and Quinn lead Buffalo to victory, ending three-game skid

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:40am

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The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in a shootout on Wednesday night. Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout to give the Sabres the win, ending their three-game winless streak. Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs scored in regulation for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 36 saves in net.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Sabres, who had been struggling lately. The victory keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive Eastern Conference. For the Kraken, it was a tough loss at home, as they continue to battle for position in the crowded Western Conference.

The details

The game was tied 2-2 after regulation, setting up the shootout. Thompson and Quinn both scored in the skills competition to give the Sabres the victory. In regulation, Dahlin and Krebs scored for Buffalo, while the Kraken got goals from two unnamed players.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 29, 2026.

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 his team defeat the Kraken.

Rasmus Dahlin

A defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal in regulation.

Peyton Krebs

A forward for the Buffalo Sabres who scored a goal in regulation.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

The goaltender for the Buffalo Sabres who made 36 saves in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to keep our playoff hopes alive. The guys showed a lot of heart and determination to pull this one out.”

— Don Granato, Head Coach, Buffalo Sabres

What’s next

The Sabres will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the playoffs. Their next game is on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 1st.

The takeaway

This was a gutsy performance by the Sabres, who showed resilience to bounce back from their recent struggles and pick up a crucial two points against a tough Western Conference opponent. The shootout heroics of Thompson and Quinn could provide a much-needed boost as Buffalo fights to secure a postseason berth.