
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (41) celebrates with right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) is stopped by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord makes a glove-save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (84) celebrates his goal with center Jaden Schwartz (17) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) and Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) battle for position in front of Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) and Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (84) take a faceoff during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright (51) takes the puck from Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) is pressured by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) is stopped by Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) attempts to tip the puck past Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) celebrates after his goal with defenseman Connor Clifton (75) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) collides with Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1)during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand, right, celebrates his his goal with center Matty Beniers (10) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)