Seattle Kraken Dominate Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre
The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 5-4-1, showcased their prowess against the Montreal Canadiens, who now stand at 4-5-1 after the game. The final score of 8-2 in favor of the Kraken underlines their dominance throughout the match.
Game Highlights
At Bell Centre, the Seattle Kraken took control early on, scoring four goals in the first period and never looking back. Their powerplay was particularly effective, contributing three goals to their tally. The team's shooting accuracy was impressive, with a shooting percentage of 35 percent from 23 shots on goal. This offensive onslaught was supported by solid defense and goaltending; Seattle made 16 hits and blocked 17 shots while their goalie saved 28 out of 30 shots for a perfect save percentage.
Brandon Montour stood out with his remarkable performance, scoring three goals and adding an assist. His shooting accuracy was unmatched at a staggering rate of 75 percent from four shots on goal. Chandler Stephenson also had an exceptional game providing four assists that played a crucial role in setting up key plays.
On the other side, the Montreal Canadiens struggled to find their rhythm offensively despite taking more shots (30) than Seattle. Their powerplay failed to capitalize on opportunities as they did not manage to score from seven attempts. Defensively, they faced challenges too; despite blocking more attempts (13) than Seattle and making more hits (19), they could not contain the Kraken's attack.
Looking Ahead
The next challenge for the Seattle Kraken will be against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 31st at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live through broadcasts available on ESPN+ for internet users or KHN and KONG for TV viewers.
This victory over Montreal is a significant morale booster for Seattle as they prepare to face another formidable opponent in Toronto Maple Leafs. With continued focus on leveraging their strengths demonstrated in this game – effective powerplays and strong goaltending – they aim to maintain their winning momentum.
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