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Can the Seattle Kraken Bounce Back After Ottawa Setback?

The Seattle Kraken's recent face-off against the Ottawa Senators ended in a 0-3 loss, adjusting their season record to 5-6-1. The Senators improved their standing to 6-5-0, showcasing a tight competition in the regular season. Despite a hard-fought game, the Kraken couldn't find the back of the net, leaving fans pondering over what went wrong and what lies ahead for their team.


Nov 2, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (71) skates with the puck in the third period against the Seattle Kraken at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Key Moments and Player Performances


The game was marked by intense physical play and strategic defense from both teams. The Kraken registered 14 hits and blocked 15 shots but struggled in converting opportunities into goals. Their powerplay efforts resulted in no goals from four chances despite taking five shots during these advantages. On the defensive end, goaltender Philipp Grubauer made an impressive effort with 20 saves out of 22 shots faced before an empty-net goal sealed their fate.


Notable performances came from Brandon Montour who led with four shots on goal and two hits while logging significant ice time at 22:39. Adam Larsson stood out on defense with two takeaways, contributing to his team's efforts to keep the game within reach.


Nov 2, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators  defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) and Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz (17) follow the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

On the opposing side, Anton Forsberg of the Senators was awarded star player for his shutout performance, saving all 22 shots he faced. Brady Tkachuk also made significant contributions with his aggressive play leading to one of Ottawa's goals.


Looking Ahead


As they reflect on this setback, it's clear that converting scoring opportunities will be crucial for Seattle Kraken moving forward. With a strong goaltending performance from Grubauer and solid defensive plays as seen in this match-up against Ottawa Senators, there are positive takeaways despite the loss.


Nov 2, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators  goalie Anton Forsbrerg (31) makes a save as defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (24) moves away from the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

The next challenge awaits at TD Garden where Seattle will face off against Boston Bruins on November 3rd at 5:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on ESPN+, NESN, KHN or KONG networks as they eagerly await to see how their team responds after this defeat.


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