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Seattle Kraken Triumph Over Montreal Canadiens in Overtime Victory

The Seattle Kraken and the Montreal Canadiens faced off in a game that showcased the resilience and skill of both teams. The Kraken, with a record of 28-34-4, managed to secure a 5-4 victory over the Canadiens, who came into the game with a record of 31-27-7. This win added crucial points to Seattle's tally, reflecting their determination to climb higher in the standings.


Oct 1, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) celebrates with teammates, including defenseman Vince Dunn (29), after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The match was an intense battle from start to finish, with both teams displaying strong offensive and defensive plays. The Kraken opened the scoring in the first period but saw the Canadiens fight back fiercely, netting three goals in the second period. However, Seattle's resolve shone through as they rallied back with two goals in the third period before clinching victory with an overtime goal.


Key players for Seattle included Brandon Montour, who had an outstanding performance by contributing two goals and two assists. His efforts were pivotal in driving his team towards victory. Jordan Eberle also made significant contributions with three assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities on ice.


On defense, Joey Daccord was instrumental between the posts for Seattle, making 21 saves on 25 shots against him. His performance was critical in keeping his team within striking distance throughout regulation time and into overtime.


Montreal's Valiant Effort


Despite falling short, Montreal showed tenacity and skill throughout the match. They managed to turn around a one-goal deficit by scoring three times in quick succession during the second period. Their powerplay unit capitalized once out of their two opportunities which kept them competitive until late into overtime.


Montreal's goaltender faced a barrage of shots from Seattle but managed to save 30 out of 35 attempts on goal—a testament to his resilience under pressure despite ultimately conceding five goals including one during overtime which decided the match outcome.


Looking Ahead


The Seattle Kraken are set to host Utah Hockey Club at Climate Pledge Arena on March 14th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it will be broadcasted across multiple networks including ESPN+, KHN TV network along with KONG TV network for home viewership while Utah16 will cover it for visiting fans ensuring no one misses out on what promises another exciting matchup for hockey enthusiasts everywhere.


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