On January 1, 2021, the Kraken and Golden Knights faced off in the 2021 NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The game was a thrilling matchup between two of the top teams in the NHL. After a hard-fought battle, the Kraken emerged victorious with a 1-0 win.
The Kraken were led by their star goaltender, Jaroslav Halak, who made 33 saves in the shutout victory. Halak was a brick wall in net, making several key saves to keep the Golden Knights off the board. He was named the game’s first star for his outstanding performance.
The Kraken offense was led by forward Logan Couture, who scored the game’s only goal. Couture was able to find the back of the net late in the third period to give the Kraken the lead. The goal was Couture’s 15th of the season and it proved to be the difference in the game.
The Golden Knights had several chances to tie the game late in the third period, but Halak and the Kraken defense were able to hold them off. The Golden Knights outshot the Kraken 33-25, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
The 2021 NHL Winter Classic was a great showcase of hockey and a great way to start off the new year. The Kraken were able to come away with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a tough Golden Knights team. It was a great way for the Kraken to kick off 2021 and they will look to build on this win as they continue their season.
