Klim Kostin achieved a Gordie Howe hat trick — a goal, an assist, and a fight — to lead the San Jose Sharks to an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Friday night.
Jake Walman netted two goals for the Sharks, while Macklin Celebrini, Mikael Granlund, and Will Smith each contributed a goal and an assist. Timothy Liljegren also scored, and Ethan Cardwell tallied his first NHL goal in the third period to secure a 7-5 advantage.
Kostin capped off his memorable night by dropping the gloves with Will Borgen midway through the third period to complete his Gordie Howe hat trick.
Shane Wright led Seattle with two goals, both on the power play, and Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Chandler Stephenson each found the back of the net.
Takeaways
Kraken: Seattle allowed a season-high eight goals and has conceded 13 goals over its last two games, highlighting recent defensive struggles.
Sharks: San Jose’s young core continues to shine. Celebrini is now tied for the rookie lead with eight goals, while Smith has racked up six points in his last three games.
Key Moment
The Sharks turned the tide in the second period with a three-goal barrage in just seven minutes, flipping a 4-3 deficit into a commanding 6-4 lead.
Key Stat
Seattle snapped its power-play slump with two goals by Wright, ending a six-game drought. The Kraken had been 0 for 20 with the man advantage since Nov. 14.
Up Next
The Sharks and Kraken face off again Saturday night in Seattle to conclude their home-and-home series.
