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Kraken's Ice Breaks as Penguins Glide to Victory in Seattle Showdown

The Seattle Kraken faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Climate Pledge Arena, ending with a 6-3 scoreline favoring the visitors. This result brought the Kraken's record to 21-18-9, while the Penguins improved theirs to 23-14-11.


Jan 19, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) celebrates with right wing Eeli Tolvanen (20) after Tolvanen scored a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

First Period


The game began with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Pens took an early lead by netting two goals, setting a challenging pace for Seattle. Despite this, Eeli Tolvanen managed to find the back of the net for the Kraken, keeping them within reach and closing out the period at 2-1.


Second Period


In a tightly contested second period, both teams added one goal each. The Pens maintained their lead through strategic plays and solid defense. For Seattle, Jaden Schwartz contributed with an assist that led to their lone goal of this period. The scoreboard read 3-2 in favor of Pittsburgh as they headed into intermission.


Jan 19, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) advances the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period saw an offensive surge from Pittsburgh as they scored three more times. Connor Dewar was instrumental for them during this stretch. Meanwhile, Ben Meyers stood out for Seattle by scoring once more but it wasn't enough to turn things around for his team.


Throughout these periods, Joey Daccord made significant saves totaling 26 but faced relentless pressure from Pittsburgh's forwards who capitalized on key opportunities.


Jan 19, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) defends the goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

As fans look forward to future encounters between these teams and others in upcoming games like against New York Islanders scheduled on January 21st at Climate Pledge Arena starting at 9:30 PM EDT broadcasted via TNT or HBO Max among other networks; sharing insights such as those found here can enhance understanding about what transpired during matches like "Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins full match report".


For those interested in detailed analysis including "Seattle Kraken post-match stats", exploring resources related specifically towards "Seattle Kraken match rating" could provide further clarity regarding individual performances seen throughout contests similar today’s matchup which featured notable highlights worth revisiting again soon!

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