A look at the game “by the numbers.”
The Kraken created 53.1-percent of all 5-on-5 shot attempts and 44.7-percent of shot quality.
Seattle matched Columbus’ rush chances – with each team creating seven at even strength.
Seattle had 2:43 more offensive zone possession time than the Blue Jackets
Matty Beniers led the Kraken in controlled exits (12) and controlled entries (10).
Ben Meyers led all skaters in individual shot quality. His line was also the most effective in tilting the ice Seattle’s way. In 8:46 of ice time they were plus-8 in shot attempts and created 94.2-percent of all shot quality.
Meyers’ line’s performance is even more impressive considering their primary opposition was Columbus’ top line of Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko, and Dmitiri Voronkov.
Matt Murray prevented 3.33 more goals than he should given the shot quality he faced earning his second quality start with Seattle.
Jet Greaves was also strong preventing 2.14 more goals than expected.
This was Seattle’s eighth overtime game this season.
The top players in the game according to Game Score were: Ryan Winterton, Matt Murray, Ben Meyers, Jet Greaves and Jamie Oleksiak.
Here’s a look at our data-driven Instant Analysis from Sportlogiq (Click HERE for how to read this graphic):