Eeli Tolvanen also contributed significantly for Seattle with one goal and two assists, aiding in a stunning comeback after the team fell behind 3-1 early in the second period. Other notable scorers for the Kraken included Brandon Tanev, Vince Dunn, Shane Wright, and Yanni Gourde, while goalie Philipp Grubauer made a solid 32 saves throughout the contest.
For the Rangers, K’Andre Miller and Vincent Trocheck each recorded a goal and an assist, although the team suffered its seventh defeat in nine games. Reilly Smith, Filip Chytil, and Alexis Lafreniere also added to the Rangers’ scoreline.
Just before this match, New York made headlines by trading away their captain, Jacob Trouba, to Anaheim, after having secured a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh.
Jonathan Quick stepped in as goalie for New York, making 15 saves in place of Igor Shesterkin, who was away to welcome the birth of his second child. Shesterkin’s ongoing commitment to the team was underscored by the announcement of his eight-year contract extension.
In a pivotal moment, Shane Wright netted his seventh goal of the season, extending Seattle’s lead to 6-3 just over halfway through the third period. However, the Rangers rallied back, narrowing the gap with goals from Miller and Lafreniere.
To seal the game for the Kraken, Gourde scored an empty-net goal at 18:14, ensuring a decisive win for the team.
Observations from the match included the Rangers’ defense, as they allowed six or more goals for the third time in their last eight home games. For the Kraken, Grubauer redeemed himself, securing just his second win in ten outings.
One key takeaway was Tolvanen’s energizing goal, which came just 88 seconds after Tanev minimized Seattle’s deficit, boosting the Kraken’s momentum in the second period.
Statistically, the Rangers’ struggles continued as they fell to a 7-6-1 record at home, with this being their third loss in five games at Madison Square Garden.
Looking ahead, the Kraken are set to face the Florida Panthers at home on Tuesday, while the Rangers will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.
