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Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild Clash in a Shootout Spectacle

The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 1-1, faced off against the Minnesota Wild, standing at 1-0-1, in a game that ended with a final score of 5-4. This closely contested match showcased the competitive spirit and skill of both teams as they battled for dominance on the ice.


Oct 12, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Marat Khusnutdinov (22) checks Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) in front of the net in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Kraken's Key Performances


Jordan Eberle emerged as one of the stars for the Seattle Kraken, netting two goals on just two shots, showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of 100 percent. His performance was pivotal in keeping the Kraken competitive throughout the game. Jared McCann also made significant contributions with one goal and one assist, demonstrating his value to the team both in scoring and facilitating plays. On defense, Joey Daccord was formidable between the pipes for Seattle, making 34 saves with a save percentage rounding to an impeccable 100 percent. These individual efforts were crucial components of Seattle's strategy against a tough Minnesota team.


Wild's Resilient Effort


On the other side, Minnesota Wild displayed resilience and teamwork. Matt Boldy stood out with his performance contributing significantly to his team's effort despite not securing victory. The Wild matched up closely with their opponents across various metrics including shots taken and faceoff wins but fell short in converting their shootout attempts.


Oct 12, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) checks Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The next challenge for Seattle Kraken will be against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on October 13th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans eager to catch this matchup can tune into ESPN+, Victory+DAL for internet streaming or KHN and KONG networks for television broadcasts.


This upcoming game presents another opportunity for Seattle to build upon their performances and continue refining their gameplay as they progress through this season.


Oct 12, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Tye Kartye (12) shoots while Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) in pursues in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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