Games / NHL / Jan 21, 2027

Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (8-6-3) on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. TV: MSGB, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken.

NHLThursday, January 21, 2027

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

7:00 PM ETJan 21, 2027

Buffalo Sabres8-6-3

DateJan 21, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueKeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY

TVMSGB, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Seattle KrakenBuffalo Sabres

Goals per game

3.6

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.4

9-6-1Record8-6-3

4th in Pacific DivisionStanding6th in Atlantic Division

4-4Road record / home record4-5

LWLWLLast 5LWLWW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Seattle KrakenBuffalo Sabres

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.29

Shots Against per Game

30.2

27.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.1

71.2

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.44

2.94

Shots per Game

25.6

28.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.6

14.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres

Alex Lyon G · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Konsta Helenius C · Upper Body

Out

Justin Danforth RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Matt Grzelcyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Buffalo SabresLWLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 5-2

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsL 1-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 3-2

Oct 29, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksW 7-6

Season series

Series starts 12/6

Jan 21, 2027SEA 0, BUF 0

Dec 6, 2026BUF 0, SEA 0

Team pages

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

Buffalo Sabres
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres?

The game is on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

How can I watch Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres?

TV: MSGB, KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres?

Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1. Buffalo Sabres: 8-6-3.

Who is injured for Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Buffalo Sabres: Alex Lyon, Konsta Helenius, Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres played?

KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY.

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