Seattle Kraken Triumph Over New Jersey Devils
The Seattle Kraken secured a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, with pivotal contributions from Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton, who netted goals just 18 seconds apart in the final period. Joey Daccord was a standout in goal, registering 27 saves throughout the match. The Kraken, who have managed to win three out of their last ten games, saw Ryker Evans and Jordan Eberle also find the back of the net, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Game Milestones and Key Moments
This matchup marked a significant milestone for Beniers, as it was his 300th game in the NHL. For the Devils, Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes contributed goals, while Jacob Markstrom, in his sixth start out of the last seven games, stopped 15 shots but faced challenges as the game progressed.
The scoring for the Devils began when Hamilton found the net at 8:11 of the first period, delivering a powerful shot during a power play. This marked his sixth goal of the season and he has accumulated eight points in the past nine games.
The tide turned for Seattle in the second period when Evans leveled the score at 7:37, with his shot deflecting off Johnathan Kovacevic’s stick and slipping past a heavily screened Markstrom.
As the third period unfolded, the Kraken struck quickly with Beniers and Catton scoring at 7:04 and 7:22, respectively. However, the Devils responded; Hughes secured their second power-play goal at 8:14 after the puck deflected off Adam Larsson’s leg. Eberle sealed the game for Seattle with an empty-net goal, marking his 18th tally of the season with just 1:12 left on the clock.
Upcoming Matches
Next up for the Kraken is a home game against Washington on Tuesday, while the Devils return to host Winnipeg also on Tuesday.
A Recap of the Game Highlights
- Scoring Recap: Hamilton (Devils) – Power Play Goal, first period; Evans (Kraken) – Second period; Beniers (Kraken) – Third period; Catton (Kraken) – Third period; Hughes (Devils) – Power Play Goal, third period; Eberle (Kraken) – Empty net goal, third period.
- Goaltending: Joey Daccord (Kraken) – 27 saves, Jacob Markstrom (Devils) – 15 saves.
- Team Performance: Kraken aim to build momentum with their next match, while the Devils conclude a successful western road trip with a 3-1-0 record.
