The Buffalo Sabres secured a significant victory during their road trip, defeating the Seattle Kraken with a final score of 6-2. The game was highlighted by Jeff Skinner's outstanding performance, achieving a hat trick and contributing significantly to the team's win. Skinner's goals included his team-leading 22nd and 23rd of the season, and he capped off his night with his 24th goal at 1:58 left in the third period, marking the Sabres' dominance in the game. The match also saw Tage Thompson scoring just 25 seconds into the game and Alex Tuch adding his 19th of the season with 14:19 left in the 1st period. The Kraken attempted to narrow the gap with Matty Beniers scoring, making it 3-2 at 14:36 of the 1st, but the Sabres' offensive strength was too much for the Kraken, with Skinner's consecutive goals, the second with 8:42 left in the 2nd period, further extending their lead. This victory marked the Sabres' first ever win against the Kraken, setting a positive tone for the remainder of their road trip, which includes stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary.
Congratulations to the Buffalo Sabres for their first win in franchise history against the Kraken
Sabres continue the road trip with a 6-2 win, their first ever victory over the Kraken. On to Vancouver.
#SeaKraken fall 6-2 to Buffalo
What a terrific play by Jacob Bryson to keep the play alive on Jeff Skinner’s hat trick goal,
a Jeff Skinner hatty for Sabres After Dark -- someone's fan fiction just got written
Jeff Skinner hat trick. 6 goals allowed are most by the Kraken since 11/4 vs. Calgary (6-3 loss).
JEFF SKINNER HAT TRICK!!! 🎩🎩🎩 https://t.co/79RcfJxHq8
Hat trick for Jeff Skinner. His 24th goal of the season is a one-timer from the slot. Sabres up 6-2 with 1:58 left in the third period.
Sabres getting very sloppy in the third, leading to three outnumbered rushes and now a penalty
Blink and you miss it. Jeff Skinner makes it 5-2 for Buffalo just 40 seconds later, scoring his second of the game on a snapper through a screen from left circle. Long night for #SEAKraken. #NHL https://t.co/uTfKXGZMws
Skinner walks down the slot for his seconds of the game. Two goals in 42 seconds makes it 5-2 Buff.
Buffalo goes up 4-2. An initial deflected shot rings off post and Owen Power right there with rebound at 10:36 of 2nd. #SEAKraken #NHL https://t.co/qy3DNxeEb4
Jeff Skinner's second goal of the game, and 23rd of the season, makes it 5-2 with 8:42 left in the 2nd period. Kraken let him skate through the left circle, and he beat Grubauer with a quick wrist shot from the left hashmark.
Some fortunate bounces for #SEAKraken on PP. Goalie loses sight of puck as it lies in crease and Matty Beniers bangs it in to narrow Buffalo lead to 3-2 at 14:36 of 1st. #NHL https://t.co/YEv8g4VOzN
Alex Tuch gets open in the slot, collects a pass from Tage Thompson and beats Daccord to put the Sabres ahead 3-1 with 14:19 left in the 1st period. Tuch's 19th goal of the season. Exceptional pass by Thompson. Grubauer is replacing Daccord.
Make it 2-1 Buffalo. Jeff Skinner on another stoppable shot on Daccord at 3:56. 2 goals allowed on 4 shots by Daccord. Worst he’s looked this season so far. #SEAKraken #NHL https://t.co/9ZRDuEHbhe
Skinner left circle, short side goal, 2-1 Buff. Daccord should've had both Sabres goals.
Jeff Skinner fires a wrist shot from the left circle that beats Daccord short side. Sabres take a 2-1 lead with 16:04 left in the 1st period. Skinner's team-leading 22nd goal of the season.
Tage Thompson needed only 25 seconds to answer for the Sabres. Beat Daccord with a quick wrist shot from the right shot. It's already 1-1 with 19:11 left in the 1st period.
Sabres in Seattle tonight and here tomorrow to face #Canucks https://t.co/kivueAMRHl
Greetings from Seattle 👋🏼 The Sabres will hold their morning skate here at 2 p.m., ET. Game tonight vs. the Kraken. https://t.co/ZuQk0Gzrx1
A look ahead to the rest of the Sabres’ “big trip” through Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Buffalo set to practice today in Seattle. https://t.co/9EkTn7CY4B