Seattle Kraken Defeat Chicago Blackhawks 3-1
The Seattle Kraken secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. André Burakovsky scored for Chicago against his former team, while Arvid Söderblom made 21 saves for the Hawks.
Key Moments and Goals
- Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each recorded a goal and an assist for Seattle.
- Jamie Oleksiak contributed with a goal, and goaltender Joey Daccord made 29 saves for the Kraken.
Oleksiak’s Opening Goal
Early in the second period, Oleksiak scored his second goal of the season with a wrist shot from the blue line that slipped through multiple players, including Söderblom.
Power Play Strike
After Hawks center Ryan Donato received a tripping penalty, Seattle capitalized eight seconds into the power play. Eberle delivered a backhand saucer pass to Beniers, who scored his second goal of the season.
Burakovsky Scores Against Former Team
The Hawks managed to score in the third period on a breakaway. Burakovsky, traded from Seattle to Chicago in the offseason for Joe Veleno, received a perfect pass from Connor Bedard before netting the goal.
Eberle Extends Seattle Lead
Late in the third period, after a Hawks turnover in the neutral zone, Eberle increased the Kraken’s lead to two goals by scoring his team-leading fifth goal of the season with under four minutes left.
"Oleksiak snapped a wrist shot from the blue line, and it snuck through a cluster of players, including Söderblom."
"Eberle saucered a backhand pass to Beniers in the slot, and the Kraken forward finished it off for his second goal of the season."
"Burakovsky, who spent the last three seasons with the Kraken before an offseason trade to the Hawks in exchange for Joe Veleno, was all alone in front of the Seattle net thanks to a textbook feed from Connor Bedard."
"After a Hawks turnover in the neutral zone, the Kraken captain potted his team-leading fifth goal of the year with 3:55 remaining in regulation."
Summary
The Seattle Kraken dominated their former player André Burakovsky’s team, with strong performances from Beniers, Eberle, and Oleksiak securing the clear 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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