Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers: Power Plays and Penalties Define the Game
The Seattle Kraken faced off against the Edmonton Oilers in a match that saw both teams display significant efforts on ice, with the final score settling at 4-5 in favor of the Oilers. The Kraken's season record now stands at 0-1, while the Oilers improve to 1-0.
Game Highlights
The game was a showcase of power plays and penalty kills, with both teams having multiple opportunities to capitalize on their advantages. The Seattle Kraken managed to score once out of five power play opportunities, highlighting their struggle to fully leverage these moments despite generating seven shots during these chances. On the flip side, their penalty kill was put to the test six times by the aggressive play of the Oilers but held strong without conceding any goals during these situations.
Defensively, both teams were almost neck-and-neck with Seattle recording 18 hits and Edmonton slightly ahead with 23. However, it was in faceoffs where the difference became more pronounced; Edmonton won 43 out of 70 faceoffs (61 percent), showcasing superior control over puck possession compared to Seattle's 39 percent win rate.
Star Performances
Among individual performances for Seattle, Ben Meyers stood out with one goal and one assist for a total of two points from just two shots on goal, demonstrating an impressive shooting percentage of fifty percent. Brandon Biro also made notable contributions with two assists. On defense, Philipp Grubauer faced a barrage from Edmonton's offense but managed thirty-one saves throughout the game.
For Edmonton, Mattias Ekholm was recognized as one of the stars of the game alongside Raphael Lavoie and Noah Philp who contributed significantly towards their team’s victory.
Looking Ahead
The Seattle Kraken will next take on Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on September 30th at 9:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on KHN and KONG networks as they anticipate whether their team can bounce back from this setback.