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The Seattle Kraken delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday night, shutting out the Vancouver Canucks 5-0 at Rogers Arena. Goaltender Joey Daccord was exceptional, stopping all 25 shots he faced to record his second shutout of the season and fifth of his NHL career.
Kraken’s Offensive Surge Leads to Victory
Seattle’s offense was firing on all cylinders, with five different players finding the back of the net. Andre Burakovsky led the charge with a goal and an assist, while Michael Eyssimont, Chandler Stephenson, Shane Wright, and Adam Larsson also contributed with goals. Jared McCann and Vince Dunn provided strong playmaking support, each tallying two assists.
On the other end, Vancouver struggled to generate scoring chances, with goaltender Thatcher Demko making 14 saves but receiving little defensive support.
Moments: Eyssimont Opens the Scoring
The Kraken set the tone late in the first period when Mikey Eyssimont capitalized on a neutral-zone turnover. Intercepting a pass from Jake DeBrusk, Eyssimont broke in alone and slid the puck between Demko’s pads, giving Seattle an early 1-0 lead.
From there, Seattle’s offense remained relentless, adding to their lead while their defense and goaltending stifled any potential Canucks comeback.
Season Series & Standings Impact
With this win, the Kraken claimed the season series against their Pacific Northwest rivals, finishing with two regulation wins, one overtime win, and a shootout loss against Vancouver. Despite the dominant performance, Seattle has been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the third time in their four-year history. The team played without key forwards Jaden Schwartz and Eeli Tolvanen but showed resilience in their emphatic victory.
For Vancouver, the loss was met with frustration from home fans, with many exiting early as the team remains eight points behind the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues for a Western Conference wild-card spot.
Looking Ahead: Next Games
Both teams are set to return to action on Saturday. The Kraken will travel to face the San Jose Sharks, while the Canucks will look to bounce back in a home matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.
