Seattle Kraken Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-1
The Seattle Kraken secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. André Burakovsky scored for the Blackhawks against his former team, while Arvid Söderblom made 21 saves.
Key Players and Highlights
- Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each recorded a goal and an assist for the Kraken.
- Jamie Oleksiak scored his second goal of the season early in the second period with a wrist shot from the blue line.
- Joey Daccord stopped 29 shots for Seattle.
Scoring Breakdown
Less than three minutes into the second period, Oleksiak’s shot slipped through a crowd of players, including Söderblom, giving Seattle the lead.
After Hawks center Ryan Donato took a tripping penalty mid-second period, Seattle converted on the power play just eight seconds in. Eberle delivered a backhand saucer pass to Beniers, who scored his second goal of the season.
Chicago's lone goal came in the third period on a breakaway. Burakovsky, traded from the Kraken to the Hawks during the offseason, received a perfect pass from Connor Bedard and scored.
Seattle extended the lead late in the third period after a Hawks turnover in the neutral zone. Kraken captain Jordan Eberle scored his fifth goal of the season with under four minutes remaining.
"Oleksiak snapped a wrist shot that snuck through a cluster of players, including Söderblom."
"Eberle saucered a backhand pass to Beniers in the slot, and the Kraken forward finished it off."
"Burakovsky was all alone in front of the Seattle net thanks to a textbook feed from Connor Bedard."
"Eberle potted his team-leading fifth goal of the year with 3:55 remaining in regulation."
Goaltender Performances
- Arvid Söderblom made 21 saves for Chicago.
- Joey Daccord had 29 saves for Seattle.
Summary: The Seattle Kraken dominated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, with key contributions from Beniers, Eberle, and Oleksiak, while Burakovsky scored against his former team.
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