Thrilling Showdown in Las Vegas
In a thrilling showdown in Las Vegas on Saturday night, the Seattle Kraken emerged victorious against the Vegas Golden Knights with a score of 3-2, marking their fourth consecutive win.
Key Moments of the Game
Kaapo Kakko was the hero of the night, netting the decisive goal just over three minutes into the third period. Earlier in the match, the Kraken took an early lead with Eeli Tolvanen scoring at 6:50 of the first period, followed by Jared McCann, who extended the lead to 2-0 at 13:04 through a power play opportunity, securing his milestone 200th career goal with a shot assisted by Vince Dunn.
The Golden Knights, however, displayed resilience, with Ivan Barbashev bringing them back into contention by scoring at 8:52 in the second period. Mitch Marner further energized the home team by leveling the score just before the second period buzzer, sending a power play wrist shot into the net with only 12 seconds left.
Final Moments and Defense
Despite the equalizer, the Kraken seized the momentum in the latter part of the game. Kakko deftly converted a rebound from Adam Larsson‘s shot, slipping the puck behind the Golden Knights’ goaltender Akira Schmid. Seattle’s Joey Daccord was instrumental in defense, making 27 saves to secure the win, while Chandler Stephenson contributed two assists for Vegas. This defeat marks the fourth straight loss for the Golden Knights, struggling to find their footing with only one win in their last seven games.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Kraken will continue their road trip with a matchup against Anaheim on Tuesday, while the Golden Knights will also head to Anaheim for a game on Sunday.
— AP NHL
