Beniers notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Beniers has a point in seven of his last nine games, earning four goals and three assists in that span. The 22-year-old has had few extended stretches of success this season,

Kraken defenseman Josh Mahura lay down a booming, clean hit on Kings forward Warren Foegele at the Kraken blue line. While officials tried to keep two annoyed Kings players off Mahura, Schwartz and Beniers sneaked off on a 2-on-1. Schwartz scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season.

On a night when a number of younger franchise players starred, the Kraken finish achingly just short of earning a standings point. Beniers line stays hot

The 22-year-old's tally in the third period was his 11th goal of the season and fourth point in his past five games. Beniers is up to 27 points, 86 shots on goal and 43 blocks in 49 appearances this season.

Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.