Seattle Kraken beat New Jersey Devils 4-2 as late third-period burst breaks open tight game
The Seattle Kraken scored twice in 18 seconds in the third period and held on to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-2, with goalie Joey Daccord making 27 saves and Seattle closing strong after a 1-1 game late into the night.
Eighteen seconds change the game
The Seattle Kraken turned a close contest into a decisive win with a rapid two-goal sequence in the third period, scoring twice in 18 seconds to seize control and beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2. After New Jersey opened the scoring on a first-period power-play goal, Seattle answered later and entered the final period still locked in a tight game. The finishing stretch belonged to the Kraken, who found timely offense and protected the lead with strong goaltending.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton delivered the pivotal third-period goals, while Ryker Evans and Jordan Eberle also scored for Seattle. Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, providing stability through New Jersey pressure and special-teams chances. The Devils got goals from Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes, but could not fully recover after Seattle’s quick strike separated the teams late.
Why the result matters for both clubs
For Seattle, the win offered a boost during a stretch where consistency has been difficult to sustain, and it reinforced how quickly the Kraken can swing momentum when their forecheck and transition play click. For New Jersey, the loss came after strong road-trip form, but it also underscored the thin margin between a controlled game and a scramble when opponents capitalize on small breakdowns.
The matchup also showcased the outsized importance of special teams and late-game execution. New Jersey struck first on the power play, but Seattle’s ability to answer at even strength and then produce a sudden burst in the third proved the difference. In a league where standings are often decided by one-goal swings and points earned on the road, these momentum moments can shape a season’s trajectory.