The Kraken had a tough start to their inaugural season, losing their season opener to the defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights. The game was a close one, with the Golden Knights edging out the Kraken 4-3 in overtime.
The Kraken came out strong, taking an early 2-0 lead in the first period. However, the Golden Knights responded with two goals of their own in the second period to tie the game. The third period saw no scoring, and the game went into overtime.
The Golden Knights scored the game-winning goal in the extra period, sending the Kraken home with a loss. Despite the loss, the Kraken showed they can compete with the best teams in the league.
The Kraken had a strong showing from their top line of forwards, with captain Logan Couture leading the way with two goals and an assist. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov was also impressive, making 35 saves on 39 shots.
The Kraken will look to rebound from this loss when they take on the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. The team will need to continue to play well if they want to have any chance of making the playoffs in their first season.
It was a tough start for the Kraken, but they showed they can compete with the best teams in the league. With some more time to gel as a team, they should be able to turn things around and make a run for the playoffs.
