Live Coverage: Buffalo Sabres Clash with Seattle Kraken in Crucial Encounter – Updates, Commentary, and Expert Insights

Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Following a streak of four defeats, the Seattle Kraken are gearing up to compete against the Buffalo Sabres.

At home, Seattle displays a record of 14 wins, 14 losses, and 6 ties, achieving an overall performance of 28 wins, 26 losses, and 12 ties. They hold a record of 9 wins, 6 losses, and 8 ties in matches decided by a single goal.

On the other hand, Buffalo has secured a record of 15 wins, 14 losses, and 4 ties in away games, with an overall tally of 32 wins, 31 losses, and 5 ties. They have a slight negative goal difference, having scored 199 goals and allowed 201 goals.

This upcoming match marks the second time these teams face each other this season. The Kraken previously triumphed over the Sabres with a scoreline of 5-2.

Jared McCann stands out for Seattle with his contribution of 27 goals and 26 assists. Furthermore, Oliver Bjorkstrand has been notable with five goals and two assists in their recent 10 matches.

For Buffalo, Alex Tuch leads the scoring chart with 18 goals and 24 assists, while Dylan Cozens has added four goals and one assist in his last 10 appearances.

Over their last 10 games, the Kraken have managed an average of 2.2 goals, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 penalties. Comparatively, the Sabres have reached an average of 3.1 goals, 4.3 assists, and 3.3 penalties.

Seattle is currently dealing with injuries, including those to Jaden Schwartz (upper body) and Vince Dunn (upper body).

Buffalo is also contending with injuries, with Mattias Samuelsson (upper

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