Jaden Schwartz scored twice, and linemates Jani Nyman and Matty Beniers netted goals just 16 seconds apart as the Seattle Kraken dominated the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Andre Burakovsky and Jared McCann also scored for Seattle, which exploded for five goals in the second period alone. Goaltender Joey Daccord was sharp, stopping 36 shots to help secure the victory.
Zach Hyman scored the lone goal for the Oilers without stars Connor McDavid (lower-body injury) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) for the third straight game. Calvin Pickard made 24 saves through two periods, while Olivier Rodrigue took over in the third and stopped all seven shots he faced.
The Kraken and Oilers each successfully used a coach’s challenge. Jeff Skinner appeared to score late in the first for Edmonton, but Seattle overturned the goal after video review showed a missed stoppage caused by a high stick. Later in the second, Jordan Eberle’s goal was nullified due to an offside challenge from Edmonton.
Game Takeaways
Kraken: Seattle notched six goals in a single game for the third time in March, with contributions from all four lines and another strong showing from the power play.
Oilers: Edmonton was outscored 11-2 in back-to-back games, with both of their goals coming in the third period.
Key Moment
With just over nine minutes left in the second period, Nyman redirected a shot into the net for his third NHL goal in eight games. Only 16 seconds later, Beniers scored off a cross-ice pass, giving Seattle a commanding 4-0 lead.
Key Stat
Seattle’s power play has come alive, producing four goals over their last three games.
Up Next
The Oilers return home Saturday for a clash with the Calgary Flames. The Kraken remain in Seattle to open a two-game set against the Dallas Stars.
