Kraken Edge Flyers in Overtime at Climate Pledge Arena
The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 2-1, emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Flyers, who now stand at 1-2 after a closely contested game that ended 2-1. The Kraken's triumph was witnessed by an attendance of 17,151 fans who filled the stands of Climate Pledge Arena.
The match began with the Flyers taking an early lead in the first period and maintaining it throughout the second. However, their shooting percentage stood low at four percent as they managed to convert only one out of their twenty-eight shots into a goal. Despite winning forty percent of faceoffs and blocking twenty-one shots, they couldn't extend their lead.
In contrast, the Kraken displayed resilience on home ice. After two scoreless periods and facing a one-goal deficit heading into the third period, they turned up their offensive pressure. The team's shooting percentage was notably higher than that of their opponents at seven percent. They took advantage of this by scoring once in regulation to tie the game and then securing victory with an overtime goal.
Special teams played a critical role for both sides; however, it was Seattle's powerplay unit that capitalized on one out its two opportunities thanks to effective puck movement which resulted in crucial assists and ultimately a powerplay goal. Their penalty kill also stood tall by not allowing any goals during three shorthanded situations.
Goaltending was paramount for both teams as each goalie saved twenty-seven shots with save percentages rounding up to one hundred percent; however, it was Seattle's netminder who earned credit for the win after successfully defending all but one shot against him.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team again: The next challenge for the Seattle Kraken will be against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park located in Seattle on January 1st at 8:00 PM local time. Fans can catch this encounter live on TNT channel number two hundred forty-five or stream via Max Internet service nationally.