Seattle Kraken Break Losing Streak
The Seattle Kraken broke a four-game losing streak by overpowering the New York Islanders 4-1 in a matchup on Wednesday night. Key players for the Kraken included Vince Dunn and Jared McCann, each contributing one goal and one assist. Additionally, Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko found the net, while goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves and registered a secondary assist during McCann’s empty-net goal that sealed the victory late in the third.
Game Highlights
The game started on a high note for the Islanders when Anthony Duclair scored on a power play just 2 minutes and 38 seconds into the contest, marking his fifth goal in five games. The Islanders concluded their seven-game road trip with a mixed bag, ending with a 3-3-1 record. The Kraken, however, have struggled recently, having allowed the first goal in seven of their last eight outings.
Islanders’ goalie Ilya Sorokin, who had secured victories in four of his last five games, recorded 21 saves but now holds a season record of 16-12-2. Following Duclair’s early goal, the Kraken responded as Beniers deftly redirected a shot from Dunn during a five-on-three power play, leveling the score at 1-1 with 9:20 remaining in the first period. The first period was marked by aggressive play, resulting in a total of six penalties.
Turning Point
The turning point for the Kraken came in the second period when Dunn secured their first lead of the game with his seventh goal of the season, scored via a wrist shot with assistance from teammates Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers, putting the score at 2-1 with 6:23 left on the clock. McCann’s impressive performance this season continues, with points in 17 out of the 25 games he has appeared in.
Upcoming Matches
The Kraken are set to continue their homestand as they host the Anaheim Ducks this Friday, while the Islanders will return home to take on the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
