McCann Lifts Kraken Over Golden Knights 4-3 in Overtime

Angelo Apuli
Angelo Apuli
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Nov 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Vegas Golden Knights forward PavelÊDorofeyev (16) battles Seattle Kraken forward BrandonÊTanev (13) for the puck during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Jared McCann scored 29 seconds into overtime, leading the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.

Brandon Tanev scored twice, and Oliver Bjorkstrand added a goal to help the Kraken snap a four-game losing streak. Goalie Joey Daccord made 21 saves for Seattle.

Nicolas Roy contributed a goal and an assist for the Golden Knights, while Alex Pietrangelo and Pavel Dorofeyev scored once. Jack Eichel added three assists, and Adin Hill stopped 28 shots.

Pietrangelo’s goal with 1:22 left in regulation tied the game at 3-3, pushing it into overtime.

Takeaways

Golden Knights: Eichel leads the team in scoring 22 points, including 18 assists.

Kraken: McCann’s overtime goal improved Seattle’s record to 3-1 in OT games this season.

Key Moment

Down 2-0 late in the first period, Tanev intercepted a Vegas pass at the blue line, racing down the ice to score on a breakaway. His goal jumpstarted Seattle’s comeback.

Key Stat

This was Tanev’s first multigoal game since March 2023 against Dallas. Coming into this game with only one goal for the season, he had been scoreless over his last 10 games.

Up Next

The Golden Knights host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, while the Kraken will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at home on Tuesday.