Pittsburgh Penguins Triumph Over Seattle Kraken
In a thrilling matchup on Monday, the Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken, thanks in part to Brett Kulak’s pivotal goal in the second period. This marked Kulak’s inaugural goal for the season after he joined the Penguins from Edmonton last December as part of the deal that sent goaltender Tristan Jarry to the Oilers.
Key Moments of the Game
Kulak’s moment came at a crucial point in the game with just over five minutes left in the second period when he launched a powerful one-timer to put Pittsburgh ahead 3-2.
The Penguins, now boasting a record of 23 wins, 14 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses, saw a mix of players step up offensively. The scoring kicked off with Parker Witherspoon, also a defenseman, who netted his third goal of the season with a well-placed wrist shot from the blue line that caught Seattle goaltender Joey Daccord off guard.
Pittsburgh’s Connor Dewar, contributing significantly, scored while shorthanded in the first period and closed out the game with an empty-net tally just under 30 seconds remaining, marking the third consecutive game where Seattle has allowed a short-handed goal.
Seattle’s Struggles
Despite an early lead taken by the Kraken, with the team scoring two quick goals, the game saw a reversal of fortunes. Seattle managed to equalize with goals from Ben Meyers, who notched a career-high fifth goal of the season, and Ryan Lindgren. Forward Eeli Tolvanen also found the net for the struggling Kraken, but the team has been plagued recently, losing four straight games and six out of seven.
Penguins’ Offensive Surge
On the Penguins’ side, Justin Brazeau’s goal early in the third period extended Pittsburgh’s lead to 4-2, followed by Rickard Rakell adding another for insurance. Sidney Crosby, the team’s captain, reached an impressive milestone by recording two assists in his 1,400th career game.
In net, Stuart Skinner recorded 20 saves while Joey Daccord faced 26 shots from the Penguins.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Penguins are set to play against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, while the Kraken will face the New York Islanders the same night.
