Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.
It took another Herculean effort to avoid a five-game skid. Newest recruit Kaapo Kakko scored twice in a third-period goal flurry that carried the Kraken to another multi-goal comeback, 6-2 Saturday afternoon in Buffalo. They erased the Sabres’ 2-0, first-intermission lead and notched their league-best sixth multi-goal comeback this season.
Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday.
Saturday’s win ended Seattle’s losing streak and marked the team’s league-leading sixth multi-goal comeback and eleventh overall this season. Join the discussion with others in your hockey community! Just bookmark Seattle Kraken Forum or create an account to receive the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.
Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday. Oliver Bjorkstrand gave Seattle the lead on a scramble in front of the net at 3:08 of the third.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period ... Andre Burakovsky, Ryker Evans, and Brandon Tanev also scored to help the Kraken snap a four-game skid. Chandler Stephenson ...
SEATTLE – It’s time to say the scariest word in sports.
Seattle faces off against Buffalo in the final matchup between the teams this season.
A look at the game “by the numbers.” - The Kraken dominated possession in the first 40 minutes of play earning 52-percent of all shot volume and 66-percent of all shot quality before focusing on a defensive effort in the final twenty minutes of play.
The Kraken wasted no time in testing one of the season’s best goalies, with Jaden Schwartz blasting a wrist shot past Kuemper, assisted by Kaapo Kakko who is riding a four-game point streak. But the Kings responded quickly,
The Jets, facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit with time dwindling down, ignited their comeback engine, scoring with a dramatic late surge in the third period to steal a 2-1 victory from the Kraken in a thrilling finish on Thursday,
Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds remaining in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 2-1 Thursday night to remain tied with Washington for first place in the NHL’s overall standings.