Not Their Night in Homestand Finale
The Seattle Kraken's recent homestand ended on a sour note as they suffered their first regulation home loss of the season, falling 6-1 to the visiting San Jose Sharks. Despite the defeat, the Kraken finished the five-game homestand with a respectable 2-1-2 record, earning six out of a possible ten points.
Homestand Performance and Upcoming Schedule
Collecting 60% of available points during this stretch is notable, as it would have secured a wild-card playoff spot last season. The Kraken now face a challenging weekend trip with back-to-back games against the struggling St. Louis Blues (4-8-2) and the successful Dallas Stars (7-3-3). This will be followed by a three-game homestand, concluding with a rematch against the Sharks.
Game Summary
Ryan Winterton provided a bright moment for Seattle by scoring his first NHL goal to tie the game 1-1 late in the first period. However, San Jose regained the lead just over two minutes later and extended it before the intermission. The Sharks continued their dominance with a power play goal in the second period.
Early in the third period, two quick goals forced Kraken starting goalie Joey Daccord out of the net. His replacement, Matt Murray, was unable to stop Tyler Toffoli’s breakaway goal just 30 seconds after entering, giving San Jose a commanding 6-1 lead.
"The Kraken experienced their first regulation home loss of the season Wednesday night, falling to the visiting San Jose Sharks, 6-1."
"Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal to tie the game at 1-1 late in the first period."
Murray’s short stint in goal was marked by that swift goal against, sealing the lopsided defeat.
Summary
The Kraken showed resilience at times but were ultimately overpowered by the Sharks, setting the stage for a difficult road trip and a chance to rebound at home next week.
Author’s summary: The Seattle Kraken's promising homestand ended in a heavy loss to San Jose, highlighting both early promise and areas needing improvement before a tough upcoming road trip.