Jamie Oleksiak broke a tie with 3:13 remaining in the third period, securing a 3-2 victory for the Seattle Kraken over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. The win extended Seattle’s streak to four games.
Yanni Gourde and Jared McCann also scored for the Kraken, while Brandon Tanev contributed two assists. Joey Daccord was solid in net, making 22 saves.
Brock Nelson and Pierre Engvall scored for the Islanders, who had earned points in their previous five games (3-0-2). Ilya Sorokin stopped 24 shots for New York.
Gourde opened the scoring at 8:10 of the first period with his first goal of the season, but Engvall equalized for the Islanders with 6:22 remaining.
After a scoreless second period, Nelson put the Islanders ahead early in the third. However, McCann responded 56 seconds later with his team-leading ninth goal of the season to tie the game. Oleksiak’s late goal sealed the win for Seattle.
Takeaways
Kraken: Jared McCann continues to shine in November, adding his ninth-season goal. Over his last five games, McCann has tallied seven points, including four goals and three assists.
Islanders: Scoring remains a concern for New York, which ranks 25th in the NHL in goals per game. The Islanders have not won a game this season when scoring fewer than four goals.
Key Moment
Nelson’s goal in the third period could have shifted momentum in the Islanders’ favor. However, McCann’s quick response less than a minute later kept Seattle in control and set the stage for Oleksiak’s game-winner.
Key Stat
Seattle has outscored opponents 15-8 during their four-game winning streak.
Up Next
- Islanders: Travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Tuesday.
- Kraken: Host the New York Rangers on Sunday.
