Seattle Kraken v Buffalo Sabres: what the numbers say
Seattle Kraken meet Buffalo Sabres at Climate Pledge Arena, Monday 12:00pm (NHL). Seattle Kraken have won 7 of the 10 meetings with Buffalo Sabres since 2021.
The big picture
Seattle Kraken come in 20th on the ladder; Buffalo Sabres are 26th. Seattle Kraken have the higher position to protect.
Seattle Kraken are 9–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.5 against.
Buffalo Sabres are 8–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.3 against.
Form
Seattle Kraken have won three of their last five and most recently beat Calgary Flames 2–1.
Buffalo Sabres have won four of their last five and most recently beat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2021: Seattle Kraken 7, Buffalo Sabres 3.
Last time out (2025-26), Buffalo Sabres won 3–2 at KeyBank Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Seattle Kraken by 4 goals in 2024-25 (6–2).
Players to watch
For Seattle Kraken, watch Frederick Gaudreau (7 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Mackie Samoskevich (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Buffalo Sabres, watch Tage Thompson (10 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Jack Quinn (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27).
At Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle Kraken have won 10 of their last 20 at Climate Pledge Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Seattle Kraken have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
