Buffalo Sabres Host Seattle Kraken on January 11

The Buffalo Sabres, despite being at the bottom of the NHL's Eastern Conference, are showing signs of improvement with points in six of their last eight games. Their recent 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators highlighted the contributions of goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who secured his second shutout of the season. Key players like Jack Quinn and Ryan McLeod have stepped up, with Quinn scoring six goals in his last 11 games. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken are struggling, winless in their last four games, and seeking to overcome a recent slump. The Sabres, only seven points from a wild-card playoff spot, view their upcoming match against the Kraken as crucial for their season trajectory. Both teams face challenges, with the Sabres dealing with injuries as they prepare for the game.