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Kraken Frozen at Home: Senators Secure Victory in Seattle

In a recent face-off on the ice, the Seattle Kraken and Ottawa Senators displayed a game full of intensity and skill. The Kraken, with a record of 15-16-2 before this game, were unable to secure any points against the Senators who improved their record to 16-13-2 with a final score of 3-0. The match held at Climate Pledge Arena saw an attendance of 17,151 fans who witnessed the Senators' strategic gameplay overpowering the home team.


Dec 23, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Seattle Kraken celebrate the victory agaisnt the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The Ottawa Senators showcased their strength early in the second period by scoring two crucial goals and adding another in the third to seal their victory. Their goaltender was particularly outstanding, saving all 30 shots from the Kraken and achieving a perfect save percentage. This defensive stronghold was complemented by an effective offense that managed to convert three out of their 27 shots into goals.


On the other side, despite putting up a strong fight, the Seattle Kraken struggled to find the back of the net throughout all three periods. They attempted 30 shots on goal but were stymied by Ottawa's goaltending excellence. The Kraken's power play opportunities did not translate into points either; they had four chances but failed to capitalize on any.


Player Performances


Several players from both teams stood out during this matchup. For Ottawa, Linus Ullmark earned his place as one of the stars of the game with his impeccable performance between the pipes. Shane Pinto and Noah Gregor also received star recognitions for their contributions on offense.


From Seattle's perspective, despite not scoring any goals or assists in this particular game, several players showed commendable effort on ice such as Jared McCann and Brandon Montour who each took five shots towards goal but unfortunately couldn't convert them into points. Joey Daccord made an impressive effort saving 24 out of 27 shots faced; however it wasn't enough to secure a win for his team.


Looking Ahead


The Seattle Kraken will next take on Chicago Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago on December 19th at 8:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming match through various broadcast networks including ESPN+ for internet users or CHSN and KONG for television viewership.


As both teams prepare for their next encounters after this intense battle on ice, fans are encouraged to share insights from tonight’s game across social platforms discussing key moments that could have turned tides differently or praising standout performances from players involved.

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