On May 5th, 2021, the Seattle Kraken made history by securing their first ever home playoff win, thanks to a dramatic overtime goal from forward Jordan Eberle. The goal tied the series against the Colorado Avalanche at one game apiece.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading goals throughout the night. After a scoreless first period, the Avalanche opened the scoring in the second period with a goal from forward Nathan MacKinnon. The Kraken responded with a goal from forward Rourke Chartier, and then took the lead in the third period with a goal from forward Austin Wagner. However, the Avalanche tied the game late in the third period with a goal from forward Mikko Rantanen.
With the game tied at two goals apiece, the teams headed to overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, the game went to a shootout. With the shootout tied at two goals apiece, it was up to Eberle to make history for the Kraken. He did just that, scoring the game-winning goal and securing the Kraken’s first ever home playoff win.
The goal was a huge moment for both Eberle and the Kraken organization. Eberle had been struggling to find his scoring touch throughout the playoffs, but his overtime goal was a reminder of his skill and talent. For the Kraken organization, it was a huge moment as they had been searching for their first home playoff win since joining the NHL in 2021.
The win tied the series at one game apiece, and set up an exciting Game 3 between the two teams. With both teams playing at a high level, it should be an entertaining matchup. Regardless of who wins, one thing is for certain: Jordan Eberle’s overtime goal will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in Seattle Kraken history.
