Anaheim Ducks Triumph Over Seattle Kraken
The Anaheim Ducks emerged victorious against the Seattle Kraken with a 4-2 scoreline on Tuesday evening in Anaheim, California. This match marked an important milestone for Cutter Gauthier, who netted his 25th goal of the season. The team’s impressive performance included contributions from Jacob Trouba, Alex Killorn, and Ross Johnston, allowing the Ducks to establish a significant lead of 4-0 before Seattle managed to narrow the gap late in the game.
Significance of the Victory
This victory is particularly notable as it comes after a challenging stretch for the Ducks, who have now triumphed in nine of their last eleven games after enduring a nine-game winless streak earlier in the season.
Following this game, the Ducks are now only one point away from claiming the top spot in the Pacific Division and have widened their lead over the Kraken, holding a two-point advantage for third place. However, Seattle has a game in hand, which could affect standings moving forward.
Game Highlights
Goalie Lukas Dostal was close to recording Anaheim’s first shutout in 137 games, but Jordan Eberle managed to break the silence with his 20th goal, redirecting a slap shot from Jared McCann. Shortly thereafter, a mishap by Dostal led to another goal for Seattle as a fortunate bounce saw the puck end up off Shane Wright, bringing the game to a final score of 4-2 just 2:31 left on the clock.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Kraken will travel to Los Angeles for their next matchup on Wednesday night, wrapping up a three-game road trip before the Olympic break. The Ducks, on the other hand, will prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers on February 25, marking their return to action after the hiatus.
