The Buffalo Sabres (44-21-8) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (32-29-10) at home on Saturday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Saturday’s hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Kraken have put up a record of 3-6-1. They have scored 31 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 37. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (17.4% of opportunities).

Sabres vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final tally of Sabres 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-204)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have a 44-21-8 record overall, with a 7-8-15 record in games that have gone to overtime.
Buffalo is 9-3-8 (26 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Buffalo has scored exactly two goals in 13 games this season (5-8-0 record, 10 points).
The Sabres have scored at least three goals 50 times, and are 39-4-7 in those games (to record 85 points).
In the 26 games when Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 17-5-4 record (38 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 16-10-2 (34 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 45 times, and went 28-11-6 (62 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a record of 32-29-10 this season and are 7-10-17 in overtime contests.
Seattle has earned 27 points (11-5-5) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken scored only one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned eight points (2-12-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 41 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 31 games has a record of 15-9-7 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-11-3 (15 points).
The Kraken’s opponents have had more shots in 46 games. The Kraken finished 24-17-5 in those matchups (53 points).

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Sabres vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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