Dylan DeMelo scored with just 27 seconds remaining, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Matty Beniers gave Seattle an early lead in the first period, while Mark Scheifele netted a power-play goal in the second to equalize for Winnipeg. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves, and Joey Daccord stopped 34 shots for the Kraken.
The Jets extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and are now 8-2-2 in their last 12 contests.
Seattle wrapped up its road trip with a 2-3 record.
Game Highlights
Scheifele tied the game at 9:35 of the second period, capitalizing on a rebound from Kyle Connor during a power play after Jamie Oleksiak was penalized for interference.
Hellebuyck kept the game level with a critical save on Andre Burakovsky’s breakaway late in the second period.
Beniers scored the opening goal midway through the first, converting a pinpoint pass from Kaapo Kakko right at Hellebuyck’s doorstep.
Takeaways
Jets: After a slow start in the first period, Winnipeg dominated the final two periods, outshooting Seattle 20-8 in the second alone.
Kraken: Despite fatigue from a five-game road trip, Seattle came out strong in the first period, controlling the tempo and outshooting the Jets 11-8. However, they struggled to maintain that momentum as Winnipeg applied pressure in the latter stages.
Key Moment
DeMelo’s game-winning goal in the final seconds, set up by a perfect pass from Nikolaj Ehlers, sealed the victory for Winnipeg.
Key Stat
The Jets outshot the Kraken 36-19, showcasing their offensive dominance in the second and third periods.
Up Next
- Jets: Host the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
- Kraken: Return home to face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
