The Seattle Kraken surged with four goals in the second period, including a rapid-fire trio by Eeli Tolvanen, Jordan Eberle, and Shane Wright within a three-minute span, leading them to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Tolvanen’s goal at 14:57 broke a 2-2 tie, giving Seattle the lead. Eberle quickly followed, extending the advantage with a goal at 17:44, and just eight seconds later, Wright’s goal put the Kraken up by three. Earlier in the period, Jared McCann had tied the game at 2-2 with the first of Seattle’s second-period barrage.
In the third period, the Flyers mounted a comeback as Cam York and Jamie Drysdale scored to bring Philadelphia within a goal, making it 5-4. However, Oliver Bjorkstrand’s goal with just over five minutes remaining reestablished a two-goal cushion for Seattle, sealing the victory.
Philadelphia’s Scott Laughton scored twice in the first period, while Brandon Montour added one for Seattle. Chandler Stephenson marked his 500th NHL game with an assist, and Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer recorded 21 saves.
Takeaways
Flyers: Scott Laughton is off to a hot start this season, with two goals and three points in the first four games. Last season, Laughton didn’t score his second goal until his 24th game.
Kraken: This win marked the first home victory for Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma. The Kraken had previously lost their home opener to the St. Louis Blues, 3-2, on October 8.
Key Moment
After the Flyers closed the gap to 5-4 with goals from York and Drysdale, Seattle’s lead appeared at risk. Bjorkstrand’s breakaway goal at 14:51 in the third period restored a two-goal lead, allowing the Kraken to breathe easier and maintain control in the final minutes.
Key Stat
Seattle displayed great teamwork, finishing the game with 12 assists. Andre Burakovsky and Jared McCann had two, while McCann posted his first three-point game of the season.
Up Next
The Flyers return home to face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, while the Kraken will host the Calgary Flames that same evening.
