1st Period Analysis: The Kings first line had some really good looks in the first five minutes of the period and keeping the pressure and created more offensive zone time. The Kraken came back with some rushes of their own but both teams also had some good shots on target. The Kraken continued to get more zone time in the offensive zone, but the Kings played really good defensively to deny the Kraken. The Kings first line of Kopitar-Byfield-Kempe continued to move the puck well in the offensive zone and get more pressure in the offensive zone with about halfway through the period. The Kings had a two on one breakaway in the final minute but hit the post and the first period ended with no goals being scored or penalties called.
1st Period Goals: None
1st Period Penalties: None
2nd Period Analysis: Both teams took penalties early on in the period, and the Kings continued to apply more pressure in the offensive zone early on in the period. The Kraken struck first as forward Brandon Tanev fired a shot from close range to make it a 1-0 lead for Seattle. Seattle continued the pressure in the offensive zone by getting more shots from the slot, The Kings got their first powerplay of the game midway through the period but could not convert. Both teams traded chances towards the end of the period and the Kraken had their first powerplay of the game but couldn’t get a goal on the man advantage. Kraken took a 1-0 lead into the 2nd intermission.
2nd Period Goals: Kraken goal scored by number 13 Branden Tanev (1st of the game and 3rd of the season), the goal was unassisted. Time of the goal 5:19.
2nd Period Penalties: Kings penalty to number 22 Kevin 2 minute minor for Tripping at 1:08. Kraken penalty to number 56 Kailer Yamamoto 2 minute minor for Tripping at 1:47. Kraken penalty to number 24 Jamie Oleksiak 2 minute minor for Hooking at 12:23. Kings penalty a bench minor for two many men on the ice (served by number 34 Arthur Kailyev) at 18:01.
3rd Period Analysis: Both teams had some chances early but couldn’t get anything going, six minutes into the period Jordan Eberle caught a great stretch pass from Will Bogren and buried the puck to the top right corner to make it a 2-0 Kraken lead. The Kings took another penalty in the period as Seattle earned their third powerplay of the game. The Kings got a short handed goal off of a bad bounce in the offensive zone which led to Blake Lizotte burning home a goal to make it a 1-2 game. Lizotte also earned his 100th NHL point with the goal. The Kings got a powerplay late in the game after a Boarding penalty called on Seattle’s Justin Schultz. The Kings powerplay was unsuccessful and did not have a shot on goal as well. The Kings had some good zone time late in the period with lots of chances but couldn’t get the puck in the net. The Kings got a powerplay with under 2 minutes left in the period to try and tie the game up. The Kings could not get a goal on the powerplay but still had chances with the goaltender pulled. Seattle held on to win the game 2-1.
3rd Period Goals: Kraken goal scored by number 7 Jordan Eberle (1st of the game 4th of the season), assisted by number 5 Will Bogren and number 10 Matty Beniers. Time of the goal 6:27. Kings goal scored short handed by number 46 Blake Lizotte (1st of the game and 5th of the season), the goal was unassisted. Time of the goal 8:00.
3rd Period Penalties: Kings penalty to number 78 Alex Lafereire 2 minute minor for Hooking at 7:34. Kraken penalty to number 4 Justin Schultz 2 minute minor for Boarding at 12:40. Kraken penalty to number 5 Will Bogren 2 minute minor for High-sticking at 17:15.
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