Kraken Go Wild
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This Western Conference clash features a hot Kraken squad riding a long point streak boasting an 8-1-1 record in the last ten, against a Minnesota Wild team that’s been one of the league’s most consistent through the first half of the season. Recent form, special teams and goaltending could decide this one.
Seattle Kraken
Record: ~20-14-7 (8-1-1 in their last 10 games)
Seattle’s been rolling thanks to a balanced attack and depth scoring. The Kraken’s fourth line has been contributing unusually well for sustained offense, and they’ve been averaging ~3.7 goals per game during the current run.
Goaltending: Joey Daccord has been solid, and Philipp Grubauer has turned in big performances recently — like a 41-save outing in a win over Calgary.
Special Teams: Power play ~11th in the league; penalty kill struggles badly at 32nd.
Key strengths: scoring depth, momentum, recent offensive outbursts
Weaknesses: penalty kill worst in the league, inconsistent defense against top teams
Minnesota Wild
Record: ~25-11-8 — one of the stronger defensive teams in the NHL this season.
The Wild allow just ~2.64 goals per game (top 3 in the league), and are particularly strong when they score three or more goals (21-2-4).
Recently snapped a 6-game point streak with a loss to the Kings — they’ve cooled slightly, but still remain dangerous.
Goaltending: Jesper Wallstedt is in net tonight and has been earning points on the road trip.
Special Teams: Wild PK is slightly better than Seattle’s, and their power play ranks somewhat higher.
Key strengths: defense-first identity, winning when producing offense
Considerations: slight downturn in recent form dropping the last two games
Scoring vs Defense
Seattle’s offense has caught fire of late; Minnesota defends at a high level. This could make for tight defensive hockey unless Seattle’s depth scoring breaks through early.
Special Teams Factor
Seattle’s poor penalty kill could loom large if Minnesota’s disciplined attack generates power play opportunities.
Goaltending X-Factor
Wallstedt’s steadiness versus Seattle’s recent goaltending success could tilt the game either way.
Kraken advantages
Strong current point streak & offense getting contributions from all lines
Play at home
Top 5 in goals allowed
Wild advantages
Elite defensive structure
Better road record over the season
Historical success against Seattle head-to-head
What to watch
Can Seattle maintain offensive balance without crippling penalties?
Will Minnesota’s defense slow the Kraken’s depth brewing momentum?
live in game updates
Period 1
Seahawks Offensive line kick off the start of the game
Five minutes in and the Wild strike first with
Ryan Hartman #38 (11)
Assists: Kirill Kaprizov #97 (26)
Halfway through the first period Adam Larsson (#6) 2 minutes for High-sticking Marcus Johansson (#90) at 10:06
Kraken defense steps up not allowing a shot on goal during the penalty
Brock Faber #7 (10)
Kraken get the advantage right after the Faber score with Hartman headed to the box for tripping
Ryan Hartman (#38) 2 minutes for Tripping Ben Meyers (#59)
Minnesota held Seattle's offense at bay saving three shots on goal to close out the first period
Game Stats
Wild Kraken
10 Shots On Goal 11
52.6% Face-off % 47.4%
10/19 9/19
0% Power Play % 0%
0/1 0/1
2 Penalty Minutes 2
4 Hits 6
2 Blocked Shots 4
7 Giveaways 5
2 Takeaways 2
Period 2
The second twenty minutes was all defense and penalty free trading single digit shot attempts for both the Wild (8) and the Kraken (6)
18 Shots On Goal 17
50% Face-off % 50%
18/36 18/36
0% Power Play % 0%
0/1 0/1
2 Penalty Minutes 2
12 Hits 8
5 Blocked Shots 11
11 Giveaways 8
4 Takeaways 4
Period 3
The Kraken wasted no time to get rolling 3:13 into the period scoring their first goal
Adam Larsson #6 (3)
Assists: Vince Dunn #29 (18)
Minnesota just shy of seven minutes (6:49) in Jake Middleton gets called for tripping
Penalty
Jake Middleton (#5) 2 minutes for Tripping Berkly Catton (#27)
Penalty
Yakov Trenin (#13) 2 minutes for Elbowing Berkly Catton (#27)
Matty Beniers #10 (8)
Unassisted
9:07 Seattle strikes again tying the game at two
30Shots On Goal28
46.4%Face-off %53.6%
26/56 30/56
0% Power Play % 33.3%
0/1 1/3
6 Penalty Minutes 2
16 Hits 13
8 Blocked Shots 19
16 Giveaways 12
5 Takeaways 5
OVERTIME
5 minute sudden death overtime period
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