Joey Daccord made 35 saves to lead the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, halting the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes’ 12-game point streak that stood at 10 wins and 2 overtime losses. The game took place in Seattle during the Kraken’s ongoing six-game homestand, where they improved to 2-0-0.
Key Contributions Propel Seattle to Victory
Kaapo Kakko and Ben Meyers each scored a goal while Adam Larsson contributed two assists for Seattle. Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak delivered a strong physical presence, setting a personal best with 11 hits and adding three blocked shots. Despite a solid offensive effort, Carolina’s Frederik Andersen stopped 13 of 15 shots but could not contain the Kraken’s attack.
Game Highlights and Scoring Details
The first period ended scoreless, although Carolina outshot Seattle 13-7. Seattle broke the deadlock early in the second period at 3:22 when Kakko carried the puck into the offensive zone and scored with a wrist shot from the faceoff circle’s high inside area.
Seattle appeared to take a 2-0 lead when Jaden Schwartz tapped a puck past Andersen on a power play at 8:00, but after a challenge, the goal was disallowed due to an offside call in the offensive zone.
Shortly after, Meyers scored at 8:48. He maneuvered the puck through the middle and passed to Frederick Gaudreau on the right wing, then received a return pass. Although Andersen initially stopped Meyers’ close-range shot, his backhanded rebound deflected off the right post and then off defender Alexander Nikishin, who was down on his knees in the crease, before bouncing into the net.
Carolina got on the board late in the second period at 18:30. Jordan Martinook attempted a pass from behind the Seattle net into the slot but mishandled it. The puck slid toward Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn, who was positioned for a simple clearance, but it slipped under his stick directly to Nikolaj Ehlers, who quickly snapped a wrist shot past Daccord from the high slot.
Player Updates and Team Context
Seattle continued to cope without defenseman Ryan Lindgren, who missed his third consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes started a challenging four-game Western swing following the loss, which ended their five-game winning run.
Impact of the Result on the Season
This victory captures a strong performance from Joey Daccord and the Seattle Kraken, showcasing their ability to halt one of the league’s hottest teams. Ending the Hurricanes’ 12-game point streak not only boosts Seattle’s confidence but also marks a significant moment in their homestand momentum. For Carolina, the defeat serves as a reminder of the challenges ahead during their extended road trip and the need to regroup quickly to maintain their standing in the Eastern Conference.
