In a thrilling comeback, the Seattle Kraken rallied to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2, with Kaapo Kakko leading the charge by scoring two pivotal goals in the third period. The Kraken initially faced a daunting two-goal deficit after Sabres players Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn found the net in the first period. However, Seattle turned the tide with six consecutive goals, showcasing their resilience and scoring prowess.
Joey Daccord was instrumental in goal for the Kraken, making 33 saves, while Oliver Bjorkstrand sparked the comeback by scoring early in the third period. Kakko's impressive performance included another goal shortly after Bjorkstrand's, as well as a power-play goal that solidified the victory. This win marked a significant turnaround for Seattle, who had just suffered a loss against Columbus.