Jared McCann came through as the hero for Seattle Kraken by scoring just 30 seconds into overtime – leading his team to an exciting 4-3 victory against Vegas Golden Knights and ending their four-game losing streak with notable performances by Brandon Tanev and Oliver Bjorkstrand. This win served as much-needed respite from their four-game loss.
Standout Performances on the Ice
Joey Daccord was instrumental to Seattle’s victory, stopping 21 shots with precision and helping Jared McCann score his winning goal in overtime, Brandon Tanev scored twice and Oliver Bjorkstrand added one as well to help seal their triumphant triumphant.
The Golden Knights also had their moments with Nicolas Roy scoring and assisting, and both Alex Pietrangelo and Pavel Dorofeyev scoring once. Jack Eichel’s three assists and Adin Hill’s 28 saves were key for Vegas, despite the loss.
Pietrangelo’s Equalizer and McCann’s Deciding Goal
The tension peaked when Pietrangelo scored with just 82 seconds left in the game, tying the score at 3-3 and pushing the game into overtime. However, McCann quickly scored in overtime, ensuring a win for the Kraken.
Crucial Moments and Game Statistics
Tanev made a game-altering play at the end of the first period when, down two goals at halftime, with an interception followed by an impressive sprint across the ice to score past Hill for his second double since playing Dallas back in March 2023 and broke his goalless streak after 10 games.
What’s Next for Both Teams
On Monday, the Golden Knights are scheduled to face Carolina while on Tuesday the Kraken will host Columbus.