Jaden Schwartz had a hat trick, Joey Daccord made 17 of his 28 saves in the third period and the Seattle Kraken beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Saturday night.
Schwartz scored a goal, added two hits and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.
Since being traded to Seattle, Kaapo Kakko has tallied 15 points in 19 games. The success he's since with his new team has rightfully lead many Blueshirt fans t
Kakko notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Kakko has gone seven games without a goal, but he has six assists in that span. He continues to look like a natural fit on the Kraken's top line with Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz.
Kaapo Kakko’s role has dramatically increased since the New York Rangers traded him to the Seattle Kraken. After serving a third-line role in New York while even getting scratched on a few occasions,
Jaden Schwartz scored his fifth career hat trick and the fourth hat trick in Seattle Kraken history in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Kaapo Kakko’s role has dramatically increased ... playing on the Kraken’s first line alongside Matty Beniers and Jaden Schwartz. His average ice time went from 13:17 minutes to 15:50 minutes ...
Schwartz put Seattle ahead 2-1 at 7:40, finishing off a 4-on-2 rush by scoring on a wrist shot from the right circle. Josh Mahura started the break by creating a turnover when he checked Warren Foegele in the defensive zone.
When captain Jordan Eberle eventually returns from the injured list, the Seattle Kraken might need to find another spot for him in the lineup. Because it appears their top line is set with Jaden Schwartz,
Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz, right, celebrates his goal with right wing Kaapo Kakko (84) against the Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 ...
The San Jose Sharks tried to stop the runaway train. The Sharks gave up four goals to the Seattle Kraken in 5:49 in the second period, turning a 1-1 first period into a 5-1 deficit.
Philipp Grubauer has become an easy target to describe the underachievement of the Kraken over the past two seasons.