SAN JOSE – The Seattle Kraken scored three times in the third period to rally past the Sharks on Saturday night for a 4-2 win. The victory ended an ugly four-game skid for the Kraken.
Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (21) looks a make a pass as Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) blocks the passing lane – Photo by Jack Lima
“Just the effort. There was a lot of commitment,” Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. “We spent some time in our zone in the second period, but we had a lot of commitment blocking shots. Thought that we stuck with it even when we went down in the third. It was a total team effort.”
Joey Daccord made 35 saves in the win.
After a scoreless first period, the Kraken’s Eeli Tolvanen scored early in the middle frame for a 1-0 lead to Seattle.
“I just hopped on the ice and saw a loose puck,” Tolvanen said. “Had a chance and eventually it went in.”
Adam Gaudette hit off the power play just past the midway point of the second period to tie the game for the Sharks, 1-1.
“We did a lot of good things, especially in that second period,” Gaudette said. “We were all over them in their zone, and we thought we could have won that game. They scored two goals by just throwing pucks to the net.”
Just 36 seconds into the third period, San Jose took a 2-1 lead on a strike by Collin Graf .
“It can always be one little bounce that can turn defense and offense,” Graf said. “I think that’s something that’s a little bit underrated.”
From there it was all Kraken as they reeled off three unanswered goals.
Ryker Evans knotted the game, 2-2 at 1:55, and Ryan Lindgren hit for what would be the game-winner at 4:27 to give the Kraken a 3-2 lead.
Chandler Stephenson sealed the win with less than two minutes left on the game clock for the 4-2 final count.
“It’s nice to win. Feels good, but we know how it’s been here as of late,” Stephenson said. “Obviously going to enjoy this one. I like how we played.”
Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves in the loss.
“Frustrating. I thought at moments we had some good things going on in our game, and then it was just frustrating,” Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said.
Match report by Shellie.Lima@prohockeynews.com
Sharks Sam Dickinson (6) and Vincent Iorio (22) battle Jani Nyman (38) and Ryan Winterton (26) for the puck behind the net – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks mascot SJ Sharkie fires up the crowd before the game – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov takes a shot to the stomach during third period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov takes a break during a stoppage in play – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward William Eklund (72) fights Kraken center Freddy Gaudreau (89) for the puck during first period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward Ryan Reaves (75) looks to take a shot on Kraken goalie Joey Daccord – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward Collin Graf (51) moves in to take a shot on goalie Joey Daccord – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward Collin Graf (51) looks for the rebound after his shot on goal was stopped by Kraken goalie Joey Daccord – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward Collin Graf (51) battles Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) for position in front of the net – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks forward Adam Gaudette celebrates his second period goal – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (10) moves the puck around the net as Marty Beniers (10) applies pressure – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (21) looks a make a pass as Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) blocks the passing lane – Photo by Jack Lima
Ryker Evans (center) celebrates his third period goal with teammates Josh Mahura (28) and Shane Wright (51) – Photo by Jack Lima
Kraken goalie Joey Daccord looks for the puck after he blocked a shot by Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov (92) – Photo by Jack Lima
Kraken goalie Joey Daccord gets ready the block the puck as Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov (92) looks for a rebound – Photo by Jack Lima
Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and goalie Joey Daccord dives to stop a shot by Igor Chernyshov (92) – Photo by Jack Lima
Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) scores an empty net goal to clinch the Kraken’s victory – Photo by Jack Lima
Kraken center Ben Meyers reaches to tip the puck off a Sharks player’s stick – Photo by Jack Lima
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