Seattle Kraken Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-1
The Seattle Kraken secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. André Burakovsky scored for Chicago against his former team, while Arvid Söderblom made 21 saves for the Hawks.
Key Performances
- Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each recorded a goal and an assist for the Kraken.
- Jamie Oleksiak contributed with a goal for Seattle, his second of the season.
- Goalie Joey Daccord stopped 29 shots to help seal the Kraken’s win.
Goals Breakdown
Early in the second period, Oleksiak fired a wrist shot from the blue line that slipped past a group of players, including Söderblom, giving Seattle the lead.
Shortly after Hawks center Ryan Donato took a tripping penalty, Seattle capitalized just eight seconds into their first power play. Eberle delivered a backhanded pass to Beniers, who scored his second goal of the season.
Chicago managed to get on the board in the third period. Burakovsky, traded to the Hawks for Joe Veleno after three seasons with Seattle, scored on a breakaway set up by a precise pass from Connor Bedard.
Seattle extended their lead late in the third when Eberle scored his team-leading fifth goal off a Hawks turnover in the neutral zone.
"After a Hawks turnover in the neutral zone, the Kraken captain potted his team-leading fifth goal of the year with 3:55 remaining in regulation."
Summary
The Kraken’s opportunistic scoring and solid goaltending at crucial moments ensured their win over the Blackhawks despite Burakovsky’s effort against his former club.
Author’s Note
This game highlighted the Kraken’s depth and quick adaptation on power plays, underscoring their strong start to the season.