Kraken Snap Skid with Shootout Win Against Vegas
It looked like the same story.
The Vegas Golden Knights executed a 4-on-2 rush, finished off by Brett Howden just 1:11 into the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday to put the Seattle Kraken down 3-1.
After losing 10 of their past 11 games, including five straight in regulation entering Thursday, the Kraken’s playoff hopes are only alive in a minute mathematical sense. Crumbling down the stretch, unable to find the urgency needed to string together positive results, Seattle could only be expected to pack it in once again.
However, after Berkly Catton benefited from a fortuitous bounce to cut it to 3-2, Bobby McMann tied the game midway through the third period. The Kraken played through an eventful overtime period before Matty Beniers and Catton scored in the shootout to lift Seattle to a 4-3 win.
Bottom-Six Propels Kraken to Big Win Over Panthers
After snapping their four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks, the Seattle Kraken’s new-look top line and trade deadline acquisition Bobby McMann’s three-point debut stole the show. Less than 24 hours later, it was the Kraken bottom-six that powered Seattle to a back-to-back sweep with a 6-2 win against the Florida Panthers at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday.
With two goals each from the third- and fourth-line, the Kraken displayed the top-to-bottom production they’ll need if they want to hold down a spot in the Western Conference playoff picture, which they reclaimed after San Jose lost 7-4 to Ottawa on Sunday.
“We need everybody,” Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. “That’s the way it’s going to be, and certainly we need everybody and needed everybody on a second night of a back-to-back with a rested team here waiting for us, and Joey (Daccord) played well right off the start, and then our fourth line stepped up and got us going with some energy … so huge for us, but we’re a four-line hockey team, and that’s what we need out of them.”
‘We Were Committed’: Kraken Stick to Game Plan, Earn Massive 2-1 Win vs. Hurricanes
The Seattle Kraken knew exactly what they needed to do when the Carolina Hurricanes rolled into Climate Pledge Arena on Monday.
Entering the game with the second-best record in the NHL, Carolina averaged the second-most shots on goal per game (32) and had totaled the most combined shots on goal plus shot attempts (2,347 Fenwick For).
So it wasn’t a surprise when the Hurricanes outshot Seattle 36-15 by the end of the night. What was a surprise was that the Kraken put more of theirs into the back of the net.
‘Weren’t Very Good at All’: Kraken Lose Crucial Home Division Matchup Against Ducks
With crucial points on the line against the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, the Seattle Kraken floundered, missing out on a key opportunity in a loss Lane Lambert summed up as a “disappointment.”
Kraken Snap Skid in 4-1 Win vs. Islanders With Stellar Penalty Kill
It was a busy night for the Kraken penalty kill against the Islanders at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, going 6-for-7 as Seattle snapped a four-game losing streak. How did the Kraken get it done after falling behind early?
Mistakes Continue to Plague Kraken in Return Home in 6-3 Loss to Penguins
A third period goal from Eeli Tolvanen gave the Kraken life, trimming the Penguins’ lead to 4-3. But the home side couldn’t find the equalizer before Rickard Rakell slipped an ugly goal past goalie Joey Daccord en route to a 6-3 Penguins win.
Kraken Squander Overtime Opportunity After Comeback Against Wild
Much like their opponents who rolled through Climate Pledge Arena in the first half of December, the Kraken executed a third-period comeback against the Wild on Thursday, looking to steal another win. But overtime didn’t work out in their favor.
Kraken Build ‘Rare’ Big Lead, Extend Point Streak to Six Against Predators
Continuing to play much better on the ice, the Kraken extended their points streak to six thanks to an explosive first period that had been unrivaled by the franchise in over a calendar year. How did Seattle put away Nashville swiftly at Climate Pledge Arena?
Kraken Settle for 3-2 Shootout Loss to Canucks
The Kraken outshot the Canucks by 16 across the third period and overtime, but couldn’t beat goaltender Kevin Lankinen with the game hanging in the balance, who turned in a gem to snap Seattle’s four-game winning streak at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kraken Plan to ‘Stick With the Process’ Amid Lingering Slump
The Kraken are 1-8-1 over their past 10 games, and despite going toe-to-toe with the NHL-best Avalanche in Tuesday’s latest loss, they are continuously failing to get results. But even with those results, Lane Lambert still believes, at least for now.
More Missed Opportunities Plague Kraken as Avalanche Mount Third Period Comeback
Facing the NHL’s top team, the Kraken put themselves in position to drive home a much-needed victory in the third period with a one goal lead. But in key moments down the stretch, Lane Lambert’s team came up short yet again, losing for the ninth time in 10 games.
Shane Wright, Kraken Searching For ‘Killer Instinct’ to Break Out of Slump
Despite the Seattle Kraken’s recent 1-7-1 skid, forward Shane Wright has shown some good play, and Emerald City Spectrum spoke with him and others Monday about what the team needs to do to right the ship.
‘The Guys Have to Do Their Job’: Kraken Skid Continues in 3-1 Loss to Sabres
Losing their eighth game in nine tries, much to the frustration of Lane Lambert, the Kraken once again were plagued by many of the same problems that have upended a promising start, this time falling to the Sabres at home.
Kraken Reverse Fortunes With Thrilling 3-2 OT Win vs. Kings
Entering the final minute, it appeared the Kraken would lose its sixth straight game in regulation, once again allowing the go-ahead goal in the third period against the Kings. But a late power-play goal from Matty Beniers forced overtime, where Vince Dunn ended the skid.
Kraken Suffer 3-2 Loss to Stars in ‘Game of Inches’
The Kraken put up 28 shots on goal, their highest single-game output since their last matchup against Dallas on November 9, but the Stars and goalie Casey DeSmith did enough to fend them off in a 3-2 loss for Seattle on Wednesday.
Kraken Bounce Back, Hold Off Blackhawks in 3-1 Win
In a 10-second span, the Kraken went from knocking on the door of a 3-0 lead to protecting a one-goal margin against the Blackhawks. But the home squad did not buckle, turning defense into offense late to secure the 3-1 win on Monday.
After Listless Start, Kraken Comeback Attempt Falls Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Canadiens
Despite the comeback going incomplete in overtime, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert made a personnel decision to jumpstart the team down three with 14 minutes left that allowed Seattle to come away from their Tuesday game with a point.
‘Opportunistic’ Kraken Fend Off Oilers in 3-2 Win
Protecting a 2-1 lead entering the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, the Kraken expected a push from the Edmonton Oilers. So when that push came to fruition right off the opening faceoff, they positioned themselves accordingly.
Takeaways From Kraken’s 4-3 Overtime Win Against Maple Leafs, Road Trip At Large
After their 4-3 overtime win against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Kraken are halfway through their six-game road trip. Who stood out in Toronto and how has the trip gone for Lane Lambert’s team this far?
Brandon Montour’s Status Uncertain for Kraken Opening Night
The Seattle Kraken defenseman has missed training camp with an ankle injury, and coach Lane Lambert said he has “no idea” if Montour will be available by Thursday’s season-opener.
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