Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.
The Jets, facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit with time dwindling down, ignited their comeback engine, scoring with a dramatic late surge in the third period to steal a 2-1 victory from the Kraken in a thrilling finish on Thursday,
The Seattle Kraken finished their first road trip of 2025 Thursday night in Winnipeg, facing the Jets and top goalie Connor Hellebuyck.Matty Beniers netted the Kraken's first and only goal against Hellebuyck in the first period,
Beniers scored his eighth goal of the season on his only shot and went plus-1 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Red Wings.
The Seattle Kraken were behind the eight-ball after allowing four goals in the first eight minutes of Sunday's 6-2 loss to the red-hot Detroit Red Wings."We didn't come out to play," a frustrated Matty Beniers told broadcaster Piper Shaw postgame.
Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left to play to give the Winnipeg Jets a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Matty Beniers scored in the first period for Seattle and Mark Scheifele scored a power-play goal for Winnipeg in the second period.
Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left in regulation to give the Winnipeg Jets a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.
Power-play opportunities_Seattle 0 of 1; Winnipeg 1 of 2. Goalies_Seattle, Daccord 14-10-2 (36 shots-34 saves). Winnipeg, Hellebuyck 28-6-2 (19-18). Referees_Justin Kea, Wes McCauley. Linesmen_David Brisebois,
Youngster Matty Beniers got things going for Seattle just 8:12 into the game. A floating pass from the defensive zone caught the Jets standing still, before Kaapo Kakko fed Beniers for a redirection from the top of the crease which beat Hellebuyck for the early 1-0 score.
WINNIPEG – Dylan DeMelo scored with 27 seconds left in regulation to give the Winnipeg Jets a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Mark Scheifele scored a power-play
DeMelo's goal with 27 seconds left was the difference in his 600th NHL game as the Jets picked up their third win in a row.
The 2024-25 NHL season has not been kind to the Seattle Kraken. They have struggled for a second straight season and are stuck in the bottom five of the standings.