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.

Ottawa Senators’ Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33 for elbowing Buffalo Sabres’ Jacob Bryson during a game on January 9, 2025. This is the maximum fine permitted by the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, and the amount will be directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

The incident occurred early in the third period of the Senators’ match against the Sabres, which ended in a decisive 4-0 victory for Buffalo. Cousins, who has five goals and seven assists in 38 games this season, received a minor penalty for the elbowing infraction.

Currently, the Senators are struggling, having lost four consecutive games and holding a record of 19-18-3 as they aim to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Following a disappointing 5-2 defeat to the Utah Hockey Club, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff made significant changes to the team's line combinations during practice.

Peyton Krebs was elevated to the first line alongside Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, while Zach Benson maintained his spot on the second line but with new linemates. The third line also saw a reshuffle, and the defensive pairings were adjusted, indicating a strategic response to the recent loss.