"The losing culture that has permeated this organization for the past 14 years won’t change if the plan is to wait for these young players to figure it out on their own," writes Lance Lysowski.

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday.

The Seattle Kraken scored five consecutive goals in a span of less than 14 minutes and added an empty-netter as they overcame an early deficit to embarrass the Sabres 6-2 on Saturday afternoon in KeyBank Center.

Chandler Stephenson, Josh Mahura and Jared McCann each had two assists for the Kraken (18-22-3), who had lost four in a row (0-3-1). Joey Daccord made 33 saves in his first start since Dec. 22; he relieved Philipp Grubauer in a 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, his first game after missing five with an upper-body injury.

Kaapo Kakko scored twice as the Seattle Kraken rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the host Buffalo Sabres 6-2 Saturday. Oliver Bjorkstrand sparked Seattle, which was winless in its previous four games (0-3-1),

Buffalo’s goals came from Sam Lafferty, his second of the season, and Jack Quinn, his third in the last two games. JJ Peterka tallied a pair of secondary assists. Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves on 29 shots.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kaapo Kakko scored twice ... Andre Burakovsky, Ryker Evans and Brandon Tanev also scored to help the Kraken snap a four-game skid. Chandler Stephenson, Joshua Mahura and Jared ...

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo ... Evans and Brandon Tanev also scored ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP ... Andre Burakovsky, Ryker Evans and Brandon Tanev also scored to help the Kraken snap a four-game skid. Chandler Stephenson, Joshua Mahura and Jared McCann each had ...

Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.

The Kraken keep attempting to repeat their past that led to a 2023 playoff run. But they've failed to repeat that formula, and now must consider a rebuild.

Tanev logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.