The Seattle Kraken continued their impressive start to the season with a thrilling overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The game saw both teams trade goals throughout, but it was the Kraken who managed to secure the win when Yanni Gourde scored the decisive goal just 1:42 into the extra period.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had a standout performance, stopping 36 of 39 shots faced. Despite his efforts, it wasn't enough to prevent the loss as he and his teammates struggled to contain Seattle's offensive onslaught in overtime. The Kraken’s victory improves their record to 10-5-2, while Columbus drops to 7-8-4.
The game featured a back-and-forth battle with both teams showing resilience and skill on the ice. Seattle's depth was evident as they received contributions from multiple players, including goals from Jared McCann and Cal O'Reilly in regulation time.
This win marks another significant milestone for the Kraken, who have been making waves since joining the NHL just last season. As the team heads into their next matchup, fans are eagerly anticipating how this momentum will carry forward.
