Seattle Kraken Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-1
The Seattle Kraken secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, with strong performances from key players on both sides.
Key Moments and Scoring
- Jamie Oleksiak opened the scoring early in the second period with a wrist shot that slipped past the Hawks' goalie, Arvid Söderblom. This was Oleksiak’s second goal of the season.
- Following a tripping penalty by Chicago’s Ryan Donato, Jordan Eberle assisted Matty Beniers on a power play goal just eight seconds in, marking Beniers' second goal of the year.
- André Burakovsky, facing his former team after three seasons with Seattle, scored for the Blackhawks in the third period on a breakaway, assisted by Connor Bedard.
- Jordan Eberle netted Seattle’s third goal late in the game, capitalizing on a Hawks turnover, raising the Kraken's lead to two goals.
Goaltenders' Performance
- Joey Daccord made 29 saves to help secure the win for Seattle.
- Arvid Söderblom stopped 21 shots despite conceding three goals.
Player Highlights
- Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Burakovsky’s goal was notable as it came against his former team, following his offseason trade to Chicago for Joe Veleno.
"Eberle saucered a backhand pass to Beniers in the slot, and the Kraken forward finished it off for his second goal of the season."
"Burakovsky, who spent the last three seasons with the Kraken before an offseason trade to the Hawks in exchange for Joe Veleno, was all alone in front of the Seattle net thanks to a textbook feed from Connor Bedard."
The Kraken demonstrated solid teamwork and capitalized on key opportunities to overcome the Blackhawks.
Summary: Seattle’s coordinated efforts and timely goals secured their 3-1 win over Chicago, highlighted by Burakovsky scoring against his old team and strong goaltending from Daccord.
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