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NHL action on Saturday includes the Buffalo Sabres (44-21-8) hosting the Seattle Kraken (32-29-10) at KeyBank Center, starting at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres rank second in the Eastern Conference (96 points), while the Kraken are 10th in the Western Conference (74 points).
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Sabres vs. Kraken: March 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sabres' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 28 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20.74% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.59% | 7th |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 16th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 20.5% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.54% | 31st |
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Sabres vs. Kraken Top Players
Sabres
- A leading offensive player this season for Buffalo, Tage Thompson has put up 75 points.
- Having scored 16 goals and adding 50 assists, Rasmus Dahlin is a top contributor for Buffalo through 69 games.
- With 58 points through 70 games (28 goals and 30 assists), Alex Tuch has been an important part of Buffalo's offense this season.
- In 35 games played this season, Alex Lyon (20-9-4) has allowed 89 goals.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 23 goals and 28 assists in 69 games for Seattle add up to 51 total points on the season.
- Matthew Beniers is a key piece of the offense for Seattle with 45 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 26 assists in 71 games.
- Chandler Stephenson has 42 points so far, including 14 goals and 28 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 19-18-6 in 43 games this season, conceding 121 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1,075 saves and a .900 save percentage (25th in the league).
Sabres vs. Kraken Injury Report
Sabres
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Jordan Greenway: Out (Abdomen),
Jiri Kulich: Out For Season (Ear),
Noah Ostlund: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Kraken
Ryan Winterton: Out (Illness),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Face),
Jared McCann: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Sabres' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Ducks | L 6-5 | Away |
| 3/25/2026 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/27/2026 | Red Wings | L 5-2 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Panthers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |