In a thrilling overtime victory, the Seattle Kraken showcased their resilience by overcoming a three-goal deficit against the Vancouver Canucks, ultimately winning 5-4. Vince Dunn emerged as the hero, scoring his second goal of the game just 2:15 into overtime. The Kraken's comeback was fueled by a late-game surge, with Jaden Schwartz netting two goals, including a crucial equalizer with only 49 seconds remaining while the team had pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. Matty Beniers contributed to the scoring, helping Seattle snap a five-game losing streak, while Philipp Grubauer made 25 saves to secure the win.
On the other side, Brock Boeser shone for Vancouver, scoring two goals, while Conor Garland ended a 13-game goal drought. Jake DeBrusk celebrated his 500th NHL game by scoring his team-leading 16th goal. Despite the offensive efforts, the Canucks struggled defensively, particularly in the absence of Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, who missed the game due to undisclosed injuries. Thatcher Demko managed to stop 16 shots but faced a relentless Kraken offense.
Seattle's power play continued to struggle, going 0 for 3 in the game, marking a concerning trend with only three successful conversions in their last 17 attempts. Meanwhile, Vancouver's recent form has been disappointing, with a record of 1-2-2 in their last five outings. The Kraken will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming match against Utah, while the Canucks are set to face Calgary on Tuesday night.
