John Gibson delivered a standout performance with a season-high 42 saves, and Alex Killorn scored the decisive goal in the second period as the Anaheim Ducks ended their losing streak against the Seattle Kraken with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.
Killorn, Cutter Gauthier, and Trevor Zegras each contributed a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who bounced back from Monday’s 3-2 loss to Seattle. Frank Vatrano and Brett Leason added first-period goals to give Anaheim an early 2-0 lead.
Seattle responded with goals from Eeli Tolvanen late in the first period and Oliver Bjorkstrand midway through the second to tie the game at 2-2. However, Gibson’s solid goaltending kept the Kraken at bay, while Joey Daccord stopped 28 shots in net for Seattle.
Killorn broke the tie at 10:02 of the second period with a precise wrist shot, set up by Mason McTavish and Zegras. Gauthier extended the lead with a power-play goal late in the second, and Killorn assisted on Zegras’ third-period goal to seal the victory.
Takeaways
Ducks: Gibson was the difference-maker, stopping a crucial short-handed breakaway in the third period. He remains undefeated this season with a 4-0 record.
Kraken: Seattle struggled with passing accuracy in the offensive zone, limiting their ability to sustain pressure against Anaheim.
Key Moment
After Seattle tied the game 2-2, Anaheim quickly regained momentum. Just 64 seconds later, Killorn’s go-ahead goal shifted control back to the Ducks, who maintained dominance for the rest of the game.
Key Stat
Anaheim out-hit Seattle 34-21, showcasing their physical edge in a contest that turned chippy in the later stages.
Up Next
The Ducks host the Los Angeles Kings for a Friday afternoon matinee. Seattle also travels to San Jose for the first of a home-and-home series against the Sharks on Friday.
