The Kraken had a difficult loss on Saturday night, blowing a multi-goal lead to the Panthers in a 5-4 defeat.
The Kraken were in control of the game early on, taking a 3-1 lead into the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two quick goals to tie the game at 3-3. The Kraken regained the lead in the third period with a goal from forward Ryan Getzlaf, but the Panthers scored two more goals to take the lead and eventually the win.
The loss was especially difficult for the Kraken, who had been riding a four-game winning streak heading into the game. It was a missed opportunity for the team to gain ground in the standings and put pressure on their division rivals.
The loss was also a disappointment for the Kraken’s goaltending duo of Semyon Varlamov and Thomas Greiss, who had been playing well in recent weeks. Varlamov allowed four goals on 25 shots, while Greiss allowed one goal on 10 shots.
The Kraken will look to rebound from this loss when they take on the Panthers again on Sunday night. They will need to play better defensively if they want to come away with a win and get back on track.
It was a tough loss for the Kraken, but they will have to put it behind them and focus on their next game if they want to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
