The Seattle Kraken’s struggles continued last night in Ottawa, where the offense went silent in a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. While the last game against Toronto offered some silver linings (like Eeli Tolvanen’s late goal), last night’s game lacked even that spark, as Seattle was kept completely off the scoreboard.
The game started on an odd note, with Ottawa’s opening goal initially waved off on the ice but later awarded after a review. This moment seemed to set the tone, as the Kraken looked out of sync and lacking urgency from then on. Following that, Seattle had two early power-play opportunities in the second period, only managing one shot on goal across four minutes with the man advantage. The power play has shown improvement this season, but last night’s effort was a frustrating reminder of last year’s struggles with capitalizing on those chances.
First successful coach's challenge this season where a disallowed goal was overturned for a goal, over a goaltender interference situation. pic.twitter.com/sipZwb3TZp
— Mike Benton (@Benton_Mike) November 2, 2024
Brady Tkachuk’s goal later in the game added insult to injury, bouncing off a Seattle player and into the net—a tough break that exemplified the Kraken’s bad puck luck throughout the night. While there were moments when Seattle came close to scoring (hitting the post a couple of times), the overall effort felt flat, with players seemingly lacking cohesion and energy.
It’s still early in the season, and with a new coaching staff in place, the Kraken aren’t quite in “panic button” territory. But it’s clear they need to find a way to avoid these lengthy losing streaks. In recent losses to Colorado and Winnipeg, Seattle had some solid moments and seemed competitive, but these last three losses against Carolina, Toronto, and Ottawa showed a team that looked out of sync and outmatched.
When you throw in the 8-2 blowout win against Montreal, it raises the question: where’s that offense been lately? The Montreal game showed what Seattle’s attack can look like when they exploit defensive lapses. But against teams like Carolina, Toronto, and Ottawa—who don’t give up easy chances—the Kraken offense has struggled to generate its own opportunities. Creating offense against these teams requires players to get creative, identify weaknesses, and make strong, well-placed shots—a skill Seattle has yet to show consistently.
Tonight, Seattle faces Boston to wrap up their back-to-back and has a chance to prove they’re capable of bouncing back. Kraken fans are hoping to see renewed energy and a sense of cohesion, both of which have been missing in recent games. It’s a key opportunity to show that this team is ready to shake off a tough stretch and find their way back into the win column.