Wilde Powers Kraken Past Habs 8-2 in Blowout
The Seattle Kraken unleashed a kraken-sized wave of offense, burying the Montreal Canadiens 8-2 in a dominant display at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday night. The Kraken's firepower was on full display, as they dominated the Habs in every facet of the game, leaving Montreal looking like a ship lost at sea.
A Kraken Tsunami of Goals
The Kraken wasted no time in establishing their dominance, scoring three goals in the first period alone. Jared McCann led the charge with a hat trick, showcasing his scoring prowess with a combination of skill and determination. Matty Beniers added two goals of his own, while Jordan Eberle and Oliver Bjorkstrand chipped in with one goal each.
A Troubled Sea for Montreal
The Canadiens, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing throughout the game. They looked outmatched and outplayed by the Kraken, with their defense crumbling under the relentless Seattle attack. Sam Montembeault in net for Montreal made 28 saves, but it wasn't enough to stop the Kraken tidal wave.
Key Moments
- The Kraken opened the scoring just 3:22 into the first period when McCann put the puck past Montembeault on a rebound.
- McCann added his second goal of the game at 10:56 of the first period, extending Seattle's lead to 2-0.
- Beniers scored his first goal of the night at 15:08 of the first period, giving the Kraken a commanding 3-0 lead.
- McCann completed his hat trick at 12:23 of the second period, putting the Kraken ahead 5-0.
- Montreal finally got on the board at 16:19 of the second period when Nick Suzuki scored a power-play goal.
- The Kraken continued to pour it on in the third period, with Eberle, Bjorkstrand, and Beniers adding to their lead.
- The Canadiens added a second goal with 1:11 remaining when Christian Dvorak scored a power-play goal.
What's Next?
The Kraken, now 3-0-0 on the season, will look to continue their winning ways as they face the Vancouver Canucks on the road on Saturday. The Canadiens, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from this disappointing loss when they take on the Calgary Flames on Friday.
This game highlighted the Kraken's offensive potential and their ability to dominate opponents. With their dynamic scoring and suffocating defense, they're looking like a legitimate threat in the Pacific Division. As for the Canadiens, they'll need to find a way to regain their composure and tighten up their defense if they want to compete in the competitive Eastern Conference.