3 Quick takeaways from the Kraken's win against the Ducks

1. Joey Daccord remains a rock in Net

The Kraken extended their NHL-leading streak of allowing two or fewer goals to seven games, and Joey Daccord continues to prove why he’s among the league’s top goaltenders this season. While not every game can be a shutout, as we saw in his stellar performance against the Predators, Daccord was rock solid once again against Anaheim.

Even when the Ducks broke out on a 2-on-1, Daccord exuded the confidence and composure of an elite netminder, shutting the door repeatedly. His ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure moments has been instrumental to Seattle’s success, and he continues to solidify his reputation as the backbone of this team. Game after game, Joey is showing that he’s not just a reliable option for the Kraken—he’s one of the best goalies in the NHL right now.

2. André Burakovsky finally breaks through

With Jordan Eberle’s injury proving more severe than initially expected, the Kraken have needed players to step up offensively—and André Burakovsky finally answered the call. It’s been a long time coming, but Burakovsky scored his first goal of the season, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment.

Starting the third period down 2-1, Burakovsky wasted no time, tying the game just 46 seconds in. His goal wasn’t flashy but emblematic of hard work: a gritty net-front battle that ended with the puck crossing the line. The relief on his face said it all, as teammates swarmed him in celebration. After a challenging start to the season, this breakthrough could be exactly what Burakovsky needs to fill the void left by Eberle and rediscover his scoring touch.

3. Shane Wright makes his case

We’ve talked about how Shane Wright needs more ice time to prove his potential, and this four-game stretch offers the perfect opportunity. Returning to the lineup after three games as a healthy scratch, Wright seized the moment. In just 10:42 of ice time—the lowest among Kraken skaters—he delivered in a big way. Wright opened the scoring with a net-front goal in the first period and made a critical play in the third, winning a faceoff that led directly to Brandon Montour’s game-winning goal.

His energy was palpable throughout the game. Wright aggressively attacked the puck, moved with purpose, and consistently found himself in dangerous areas—none more important than the net-front presence that resulted in his goal. Performances like this make it clear that Wright deserves more chances to shine.

Game Recap

This game didn’t start well for the Kraken. Multiple scoring chances rang off the post, and frustration began to mount. But Seattle came out swinging in the third period, tying the game and taking the lead within 70 seconds. From there, they leaned on Joey Daccord and their defense to seal the win.

It was especially rewarding to see both Burakovsky and Wright have significant impacts, given their respective challenges this season. Seattle has now won eight straight against Anaheim, and they’ll look to extend that streak to nine when the Ducks visit Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday.