{
  "id": 13828357,
  "title": "Kraken overcome Alex Ovechkin’s first goal of the season to beat the Capitals 5-3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kraken-overcome-alex-ovechkins-first-goal-of-the-season-to-beat-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/11/kraken-overcame-alex-ovechkins-first-goal-of-the-season-to-beat-the-capitals-5-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a hard-fought 5-3 victory on Sunday night, the Seattle Kraken claimed a thrilling win over the Washington Capitals, overcoming Alex Ovechkin's season debut goal. Jared McCann scored the tying goal with 5:27 remaining, as the Kraken pushed past the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Jordan Eberle, Frederick Gaudreau, Kaapo Kakko and Ryan Winterton added to the excitement with their own goals, cementing the Kraken's winning record at 4-2-0. Joey Daccord made 33 saves for Seattle, while Thompson made 22 stops for Washington. Kyrou and Boone Jenner secured the win for the Capitals, who now stand at 3-2-0.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Seattle Kraken defeat Washington Capitals 5-3",
    "Jared McCann scores tying goal with 5:27 left",
    "Joey Daccord records 33 saves for Seattle"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Seattle’s ability to outscore the Capitals despite an Ovechkin goal reinforces their strong early-season momentum and maintains a winning record through balanced offensive contributions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "NHL roundup: Caps’ Ovechkin gets on board, but Kraken net 5-3 win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nhl-roundup-caps-ovechkin-gets-on-board-but-kraken-net-5-3-win",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:00:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}