Seattle Kraken's Efforts Not Enough in Face-Off with Colorado Avalanche
The Seattle Kraken, with a record of 15-19-2, faced off against the Colorado Avalanche, standing at 21-15-0, in a game that ended with a score of 2-5. Despite their efforts and strategic plays throughout the match, the Kraken couldn't secure a win against their formidable opponents.
Kraken's Performance Highlights
The Seattle Kraken showcased resilience and determination on the ice. With a total of 19 shots aimed at the goal and two successful scores during even strength play, they demonstrated their offensive capabilities. The team also displayed defensive skills by blocking 18 shots from reaching their netminder and engaging in physical play with a total of 31 hits throughout the game. However, despite these efforts and winning 49 percent of faceoffs indicating competitive puck control ability, they struggled to capitalize on powerplay opportunities presented to them.
Kaapo Kakko stood out for the Kraken by scoring one goal from three shots taken, marking an impressive shooting percentage of 33 percent for his contributions. Jared McCann also made significant contributions by scoring one goal on two attempts; his shooting accuracy was notable at 50 percent. Matty Beniers and Yanni Gourde each added an assist to their team's effort showing versatility in both offensive setup plays.
Avalanche's Counterattack
On the other side of the rink, the Colorado Avalanche took advantage of their opportunities more efficiently. They managed to score five goals from just under thirty shots thanks to precise execution during even-strength situations as well as capitalizing on powerplay chances which resulted in one goal out of four opportunities—a testament to their effective special teams' performance.
Joel Kiviranta emerged as one star player for Colorado Avalanche contributing significantly with his performance on ice leading him to be recognized among top players alongside Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon who both played pivotal roles in securing victory for their team through crucial goals and assists.
Looking Ahead
The Seattle Kraken are set to continue their season journey facing off against Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena located in Vancouver on December 28th at 4:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live broadcasts available through ESPN+, KHN TV network or KONG TV ensuring they stay updated with every play as it unfolds.
As we move forward into this season’s games let us share our support for Seattle Kraken by following along every match-up closely cheering them towards more victories ahead!