In a thrilling matchup, Jaden Schwartz led the Seattle Kraken to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings with a remarkable hat trick, marking his 16th goal of the season. Schwartz scored just 28 seconds into the game, putting Seattle ahead early, before adding a second goal to break a 1-1 tie in the second period. Chandler Stephenson contributed to the scoring with a goal that gave the Kraken a decisive lead. On the other side, Adrian Kempe and Jordan Spence found the back of the net for the Kings, but they were unable to match the Kraken's offensive prowess.

Joey Daccord played a crucial role, making 17 of his 28 saves in a high-pressure third period, ensuring the Kraken held their lead. As the game drew to a close, Schwartz sealed the win with an empty-net goal, highlighting his importance in the contest. The Kraken's defense was also noteworthy, as they managed to block 22 shots throughout the game, demonstrating their resilience against the Kings' offensive efforts.

This victory marked the Kraken's 10th home win, improving their record to 20-24-3, while the Kings fell to 25-13-2. Both teams are set to return to action on Monday, with Los Angeles facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Seattle taking on the Buffalo Sabres.