The Edmonton Kraken were dealt a tough loss at home on Saturday night, as they fell to the visiting Vancouver Canucks 5-3. The game was highlighted by a hat trick from Edmonton’s Zach Hyman, who scored three goals in the first period to give the Kraken an early 3-1 lead.
Hyman, who was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the offseason, has been a key contributor for the Kraken this season. He has scored nine goals and added seven assists in 23 games, and his hat trick on Saturday was his first of the season. Hyman’s performance was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing night for the Kraken, who have now lost four of their last five games.
The Canucks were led by their top line of Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, and Brock Boeser, who combined for four points in the game. Pettersson and Miller each had a goal and an assist, while Boeser added two assists. Vancouver also got goals from Tanner Pearson and Bo Horvat, while goaltender Thatcher Demko made 24 saves to earn the win.
The loss was a tough one for the Kraken, who are now 6-7-2 on the season. They will look to bounce back when they take on the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Hyman will look to continue his strong play and build off his hat trick performance, while the rest of the team will look to get back in the win column.
