SEATTLE — In an exciting match that went into overtime, Jared McCann secured the victory for the Seattle Kraken just 29 seconds into the extra period, leading his team to a thrilling 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.

Brandon Tanev shined for the Kraken with two goals, and Oliver Bjorkstrand also contributed with a score, helping the team end a four-game losing streak. Goalie Joey Daccord was impressive in net, making 21 saves to keep his team in contention.

For the Golden Knights, Nicolas Roy made his mark with a goal and an assist, while Alex Pietrangelo and Pavel Dorofeyev also found the back of the net. Jack Eichel had a strong performance, notching three assists, and Adin Hill recorded 28 saves for his team.

Pietrangelo’s crucial goal with just 1:22 remaining in the third period leveled the game at 3-3, keeping the Golden Knights’ hopes alive.

Several key insights emerged from the game, including Eichel leading the Golden Knights with 22 total points this season, 18 of which are assists. The Kraken benefited from McCann’s overtime performance, boosting their record to 3-1 in such scenarios this season.

A pivotal moment came when the Kraken were down 2-0 late in the first period. Tanev capitalized on an intercepted pass at the blue line, dashing down the ice on a breakaway to score his first goal of the game, which ultimately ignited Seattle’s comeback.

In terms of milestones, this game marked Tanev’s first two-goal outing since March 21, 2023, against the Dallas Stars. Coming into this match with only one goal for the season, his breakthrough after a 10-game scoreless streak was significant.

Looking ahead, the Golden Knights are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, while the Kraken will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.