Kraken's Matty Beniers Shines in Overtime Battle at Climate Pledge Arena

In a closely contested match, the Seattle Kraken now stand at 4-3-1 after a hard-fought game against the Winnipeg Jets, who maintain an unbeaten streak with a 7-0-0 record. The final score read 4-3 in favor of the visitors after an intense overtime period.

Key Moments and Player Highlights

The game was a showcase of resilience and skill from both teams. The Kraken opened the scoring in the first period, setting the tone for what would be a nail-biting encounter. However, it was during the second period that the Jets found their rhythm, netting two goals to take the lead. The third period saw a determined comeback from Seattle as they scored twice to push the game into overtime. Despite their efforts and leading in shots with 32 attempts compared to Winnipeg's 36, Seattle fell just short in overtime.

Matty Beniers stood out for Seattle with an impressive performance that included two goals on just two shots, making every opportunity count and contributing one assist. His efforts earned him one of the star positions of the game. Jared McCann also played a pivotal role with his playmaking abilities, assisting on two occasions and maintaining a plus-minus rating of +2.

On defense, Joey Daccord was notable between the pipes for Seattle with 32 saves from 36 shots faced throughout regulation time and overtime combined. His performance underlined his critical role despite conceding four goals.

Looking Ahead

The Kraken will next face off against Carolina Hurricanes at Climate Pledge Arena on October 26th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on ESPN+, KHN, KONG for local broadcasts or FDS-SO(CAR) for viewers tuning in from Carolina's region.

As we look forward to this upcoming matchup, let us reflect on how each player contributes to their team's dynamics and strategies moving forward into this season.