In a recent matchup, the Dallas Stars emerged victorious against the Seattle Kraken with a score of 3-1. Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston of the Stars delivered crucial goals in the first period, scoring just 45 seconds apart, which significantly contributed to their team`s success.
Adding to the Stars` lead, Mikael Granlund scored an empty-net goal late in the game, sealing the win for Dallas.
For the Kraken, Kaapo Kakko managed to score their lone goal early in the first period. Kraken`s goalie, Philipp Grubauer, playing his first game after a brief absence, made a commendable 28 saves.
This victory marks the Stars` sixth consecutive win, and for Casey DeSmith, it`s his eighth win in the last nine games as goalie.
Key Takeaways
- Stars: The Dallas Stars demonstrated their dominance over the Seattle Kraken, continuing their strong historical performance against them.
- Kraken: Despite a recent high-scoring game, the Seattle Kraken faced difficulties in their offensive plays against the Stars, a team contending for the playoffs.
Pivotal Moment
Shortly after Kakko`s opening goal, Matt Duchene quickly responded for the Stars. Moments later, Wyatt Johnston further solidified the Stars` lead by scoring his fifth goal in as many games, which also became his fourth game-winning goal of the season.
Important Statistic
The Dallas Stars` penalty defense was flawless throughout the game, successfully neutralizing all three power play opportunities for the Kraken. This defensive strength was consistent with their previous game against Seattle, where they also prevented any power play goals.
Coming Up Next
Looking ahead, the Dallas Stars are set to play against Nashville at home on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken will commence a five-game road series starting in Vancouver on Wednesday.
