Matty Beniers lifts Kraken past Flames 2-1 in overtime
SEATTLE (AP) — Matty Beniers scored in overtime and Joey Daccord made 25 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night.Berkly Catton also scored for the Kraken (9-5-1), giving him points in seven consecutive games.
In a thrilling overtime victory, the Seattle Kraken edged out the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday night. Matty Beniers netted the game-winning goal in the extra period, while Joey Daccord made a record-setting 25 saves. Berkeley Catton, who had scored previously in seven straight games, contributed with a goal of his own. The Flames' lone goal came from Yegor Sharangovich, who tipped a shot past Daccord during the first period.
Notably, Catton had an offside challenge denied and later redeemed himself with a goal in the second period. Pospisil faced a goaltender interference penalty in retaliation for Brandon Montour shoving him. Matthew Wood made his debut with the Kraken, facing a first NHL game without recording a point. The Kraken bounced back following a 6-2 loss to Calgary on October 30, which remains the team's first overtime defeat this season.
Matthew Wood was recently acquired by the Kraken, exchanging Shane Wright with the Nashville Predators. The next matchups include the Kraken hosting the Rangers on Saturday and the Flames hosting the Ducks on Friday.
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- Three takeaways as Flames fall to Kraken in OT, wrap up encouraging road trip calgaryherald.com
- Matty Beniers lifts Kraken past Flames 2-1 in overtime winnipegfreepress.com
