Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) watches his shot attempt get blocked by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. The Sabres won 6-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs, left, places a hat thrown by a fan onto the shoulder of left wing Jeff Skinner, right, who scored a hat trick against the Seattle Kraken, as left wing Jordan Greenway (12) looks out to the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. The Sabres won 6-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
The Buffalo Sabres line up to greet goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, far right, as they celebrate a 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reaches for the puck while pursued by Seattle Kraken right wing Eeli Tolvanen, left, and defenseman Will Borgen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev looks down as his team trails the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. The Sabres won 6-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his hat trick against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Peyton Krebs (19) and Jordan Greenway (12) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. The Sabres won 6-2. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reacts to scoring against the Seattle Kraken with center Peyton Krebs (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) is greeted by teammates after scoring against the Seattle Kraken, including left wing Zach Benson (9), center Dylan Cozens (24) and defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)