Kakko’s Late Goal Lifts Kraken Over Golden Knights
In an intense matchup on Saturday night, the Seattle Kraken triumphed over the Vegas Golden Knights with a final score of 3-2. Kaapo Kakko’s late goal secured the team’s fourth consecutive victory.
Game Highlights
The Kraken kicked off the scoring with Eeli Tolvanen netting a goal at 6:50 in the first period. Jared McCann added another at 13:04, extending the lead to 2-0 during a power play. This goal marked McCann’s 200th career NHL goal.
Golden Knights Fight Back
As the second period unfolded, the Golden Knights rallied. Ivan Barbashev scored at 8:52, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Just before the period ended, Mitch Marner tied the game at 2 with a power play goal, 12 seconds before the buzzer.
Kakko’s Game-Winning Goal
With the game tied in the third period, Kaapo Kakko found the back of the net at 3:18. He capitalized on a rebound from Adam Larsson’s shot, pushing Seattle ahead once again.
Goalies in Action
- Joey Daccord (Kraken) recorded 27 saves.
- Akira Schmid (Golden Knights) stopped 20 shots.
Upcoming Matches
The Kraken will face the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, while the Golden Knights also prepare for a duel against the Ducks on Sunday night.
Recent Performance
The Kraken continue to show strong momentum, winning five of their last six games. Conversely, the Golden Knights are in a slump, having lost four consecutive games and six out of their last seven.
