Four Big Takeaways as Kraken Rally to Beat Vegas in Overtime

1. Resilient Comeback Despite Early Penalty Trouble

The Kraken didn’t get off to the start they wanted, falling into a 0-2 hole due to some costly penalties that left them defending a 5-on-3 advantage for the Golden Knights. As Vegas capitalized, it briefly felt like a repeat of recent struggles. But Seattle refused to back down, storming back with three unanswered goals. Brandon Tanev and Oliver Bjorkstrand got things rolling, with Tanev scoring twice to ignite the comeback. Though Vegas tied it up with a late, tipped-in goal after pulling their goalie, the Kraken kept their heads up and fought to force overtime.

2. The Fourth Line Makes Its Presence Known

After the announcement of Daniel Sprong's trade back to Seattle, many are speculating he would slot into a fourth-line role. The current fourth line seemed to take that as motivation, delivering their best performance of the season. Brandon Tanev led the way with two goals on six shots, and his line, rounded out by Yanni Gourde and Tye Kartye, was Seattle’s most effective trio all night. They played with grit, speed, and energy, turning in a performance that set the tone for the entire team and showed that Seattle’s depth can be a serious weapon.

3. Joey Daccord Holds Strong in Net

Once again, Joey Daccord gave the Kraken a chance to win. Though Vegas cashed in on a 5-on-3 power play and another lapse in defensive coverage, Daccord stood tall, making critical saves to keep Seattle within striking distance. Even the late, deflected goal that tied the game was more the result of a tip from teammate Adam Larsson than a misstep by Daccord. He exuded confidence throughout the game, energizing his teammates and giving fans the feeling that Seattle was always in it, regardless of the score.

4. McCann Proves He’s the Kraken’s Closer

Jared McCann continues to show why he’s Seattle’s most reliable offensive threat. As soon as he picked up the puck in open space in overtime, fans knew he was going to make it count. With a quick, confident shot, McCann buried the puck just 29 seconds into OT, sending Climate Pledge Arena into a frenzy and sealing the win. McCann’s ability to finish when it matters most is exactly what the Kraken need as they look to build momentum on this home stand.

The Kraken’s next game is on Tuesday, giving them a few days to rest and build off this momentum. If they can carry this energy and resilience into the rest of their home stretch, they’ll be well-positioned to climb the standings and establish some consistency. Fans can’t wait to see if they keep this level of play up.