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A cubist interpretation of the chaotic final moments of the Golden Knights’ shootout loss to the Kraken, capturing the game’s unpredictable twists and turns.Seattle Today
The Vegas Golden Knights blew multiple two-goal leads against the Seattle Kraken, eventually losing in a shootout despite a strong performance from goaltender Adin Hill. A strange bounce off the boards led to an easy goal for the Kraken, and Vegas’ league-worst shootout record came back to haunt them again. However, the Golden Knights still control their own playoff destiny, needing just one point in their final game against the Colorado Avalanche to clinch a postseason berth.
Why it matters
The Golden Knights’ struggles in shootouts have been an ongoing issue all season, and this loss against a struggling Kraken team is a concerning development as Vegas looks to secure a playoff spot. However, the team still has its destiny in its own hands, with a chance to clinch a postseason berth against the top team in the league, the Colorado Avalanche.
The details
Despite holding multiple two-goal leads, the Golden Knights were unable to put away the Kraken, who snapped a six-game losing streak. A strange bounce off the boards led to an easy goal for Berkly Catton to bring Seattle within one, and Bobby McMann later scored to tie the game. In the shootout, the Golden Knights went just 1-for-5, continuing their league-worst shootout record of 1-8 on the season.
The strange bounce that led to Catton’s goal occurred roughly six minutes into the third period.McMann scored the game-tying goal just after the nine-minute mark of the third period.The shootout loss marked the Golden Knights’ eighth shootout defeat of the season.
The players
Adin Hill
The Golden Knights’ goaltender, who made several strong saves but was ultimately unable to prevent the Kraken from coming back and winning in the shootout.
Berkly Catton
The Kraken forward who scored an easy goal after a strange bounce off the boards to bring Seattle within one goal in the third period.
Bobby McMann
The Kraken forward who scored the game-tying goal in the third period to force overtime.
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What’s next
The Golden Knights’ next game is a win-and-in matchup against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. With the President’s Trophy already clinched, the Avalanche may rest some of their top players, potentially giving Vegas a better chance to secure a playoff berth.
The takeaway
The Golden Knights’ shootout woes have been a persistent issue all season, and this loss against the struggling Kraken is a concerning development. However, the team still controls its own playoff destiny, needing just one point in its final game against the Avalanche to clinch a postseason spot. Addressing the shootout issues will be crucial for the Golden Knights as they look to make a deep playoff run.