Overtime Triumph: Eberle’s Early Strike Hands Seattle Kraken Win Over Calgary Flames

Jordan Eberle’s Overtime Game Winner

Saturday night’s NHL showdown saw Jordan Eberle make the decisive strike in overtime, just 48 seconds in, earning the Seattle Kraken a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. The Kraken’s captain, in his debut season, showcased his scoring prowess with his fifth goal in six games since the start of the season.

Opening Salvo by the Flames

Breaking the deadlock first were the Flames when Blake Coleman found the net at 19:51 in the opening period, thanks to a power-play advantage. The response from Seattle came in the second period, equalizing the score on a power play with Chandler Stephenson’s goal at the 12:25 mark.

Flames’ Aggression and Kraken’s Resilience

Calgary held the upper hand in terms of aggression, registering more hits (31) and blocked shots (16) than the Kraken. Ryan Lomberg led the Flames’ charge with five hits while two players contributed two blocked shots each.

On the Kraken’s side, they were unable to convert many of their 23 efficient shots on goal. The first period saw several missed two-on-one opportunities, with Oliver Bjorkstrand notably failing to find the net despite an open chance.

Daccord’s Outstanding Performance in Goal

A key moment in the game came when Calgary increased the pressure from the 14:26 mark of the third period to the 16:23 mark with a flurry of shots. Seattle’s goalkeeper Joey Daccord adeptly handled this surge, saving each shot and freezing the puck to maintain the 1-1 deadlock. Daccord ended the night with an impressive tally of 21 saves, matching Calgary’s Dan Vladar’s 21 saves.

Crucial Statistics and Upcoming Games

Despite ending the night with a power play record of just 1 for 6 and outshooting Calgary 11-6 in the third period without finding the net, the Kraken have a power play percentage of 14.3% in the first five games of the season, placing them 20th in the league.

Looking ahead, Calgary is set to entertain Pittsburgh while Seattle will host Colorado, both games taking place on Tuesday night.