Gaudreau scores twice in 4-goal 2nd period as Kraken beat Red Wings 6-3

DETROIT (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau netted two goals, while Ben Myers contributed two assists, as the Seattle Kraken secured a 6-3 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings in a match punctuated by a stellar second period. The Kraken's Philipp Grubauer made 38 saves, marking Seattle's first regulation win in Detroit. As the game wore on, fans at Little Caesars Arena grew increasingly vocal with their chant of "Sell The Team! Sell The Team!" echoing louder and louder.

Detroit took a quick early lead, firing eight shots on goal within the first seven minutes. However, Grubauer displayed remarkable composure, making several crucial saves to keep the home side in the game. Detroit gained an advantage in the power play, capitalizing with a goal at 9:19 courtesy of Viktor Arvidsson, who capitalized on Grubauer's mishandling of Lucas Raymond's shot. Arvidsson has now scored power-play goals in each of Detroit's last three games.

Seattle's early struggles were evident, as they were outshot 16-3 prior to Berkly Catton's second-period goal. Catton's backhander over Detroit's pad proved decisive, as Detroit's defenseman William Wallinder extended the gap to 2-1 at 4:00 of the second period, his first NHL goal. The Kraken then answered with three goals on their next four shots, taking a commanding two-goal lead.

Frederick Gaudreau was the architect of the scoring surge, finding the back of the net both off Ryan Winterton's passes. Mackie Samoskevich added to the Red Wings' woes with the third goal, capitalizing on Wallinder's turnover at 6:59. Myers, who had himself come off the penalty box just 12 seconds before scoring, sealed the lead at 5:55 left in the period, extending the Kraken's lead to 5-2.

Red Wings coach Todd McLellan made bold moves, pulling goaltender John Gibson and deploying Daniil Tarasov, making it the Detroit debut for the young talent. Vince Dunn extended the advantage to 6-2 with 8:07 remaining in the third, scoring on a 5-on-3 power play. However, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's goal for the Red Wings ensured the final score of 6-3.

The Kraken are next set to face the Washington Capitals on Sunday, while the Red Wings will travel to Montreal for a Saturday night showdown.