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Kraken score twice in 16 seconds and cruise to 6-1 win over Oilers

Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken: Game Highlights

Andre Burakovsky and Jared McCann also had goals for the Kraken, who scored five times in the second period.

Zach Hyman had Edmonton’s only goal. Calvin Pickard, who played 11:07 the previous night in relief of Stuart Skinner, made 24 saves. Olivier Rodrigue took over in the third period and stopped seven shots.

Edmonton stars Connor McDavid (lower-body injury) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) sat out for the third straight game.

Both teams used the coach’s challenge. Jeff Skinner seemed to open the scoring late in the first, but the Kraken successfully challenged for a missed stoppage with 52 seconds to go. Connor Brown high-sticked the puck just before the shot.

Jordan Eberle’s goal was overturned after a successful offside challenge by the Oilers with 8:09 remaining in the second period.

Takeaways Kraken: Seattle scored six goals in a game for the third time in March.

Oilers: Dropped both games of their back-to-back in which their only goals came in the third periods of each game.

Key moment With 9:10 remaining in the second, Nyman tipped in a shot for his third goal in his first eight NHL games. Just 16 seconds later, Beniers beat Pickard with a shot off a lateral pass.

Key stat Seattle has scored four power-play goals in their last three games.

Up next The Oilers return home to play the Flames on Saturday, and the Kraken stay in Seattle for the first of two consecutive home games against the Stars.

Regular Season Series

EDM wins series 3-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 2nd Period 1:18 Jaden Schwartz Goal (22) Tip-In, assists: Andre Burakovsky (22), Jared McCann (33)
Goal 2nd Period 3:24 Jaden Schwartz Goal (23) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal 2nd Period 10:50 Jani Nyman Goal (3) Tip-In, assists: Adam Larsson (17), Vince Dunn (24)
Goal 2nd Period 11:06 Matty Beniers Goal (18) Snap Shot, assists: Kaapo Kakko (27), Jani Nyman (3)
Goal 2nd Period 12:41 Andre Burakovsky Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryker Evans (20)
Goal 3rd Period 4:59 Zach Hyman Goal (27) Wrist Shot, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 8:53 Jared McCann Goal (18) Batted, assists: Mikey Eyssimont (7), Adam Larsson (18)

Statistics

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5 Blocked Shots 17
26 Hits 15
2 Takeaways 5
37 Shots 37
0 Power Play Goals 1
4 Power Play Opportunities 4
0.0 Power Play Percentage 25.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
29 Faceoffs Won 38
43.3 Faceoff Win Percent 56.7
16 Giveaways 22
4 Total Penalties 4
8 Penalty Minutes 8
Seattle Kraken Seattle Kraken Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Mattias Ekholm, D Day-To-Day Apr 2
John Klingberg, D Out Mar 30
Connor McDavid, C Out Mar 30
Stuart Skinner, G Out Mar 29
Trent Frederic, C Injured Reserve Mar 21

Game Information

Climate Pledge Arena

Location: Seattle, WA
Attendance: 17,151 | Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 45 21 98 8
Los Angeles 42 23 93 9
Edmonton 43 26 91 5
Calgary 35 27 82 12
Vancouver 34 27 81 13
Anaheim 33 33 74 8
Seattle 31 38 68 6
San Jose 20 44 50 10
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