Kraken beats Ducks 3-1 for first home opener win of fifth season – The Hockey Writers Seattle Kraken Latest news, analysis and more

On October 9, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks for their home opener. This match marked both teams’ first match of the 2025-2026 season, so both were in their A match to start the season. Although both teams came out strong, the Kraken were stronger and recorded a 3-1 victory to start the season.

Summary of the game

Just two minutes into the first period, the Kraken struck first. Jaden Schwartz skated the puck through the middle of the ice and into the Kraken’s offensive zone. He passed it off to Adam Larsson at the blue line. As Larsson put the puck on his stick, he spotted Vince Dunn to his left and sent him a pass. With a blast, Dunn scored Seattle’s first goal of the season.

Two minutes after Dunn’s goal, the Ducks tied the score. Mason McTavish shot the puck, but Beckett Sennecke got the feed. He had the puck on the back of his stick and lifted it into the net to score the first goal for the Ducks, as well as his first-ever NHL goal.

With 2:55 left in the first period, Olen Zellweger scored on Joey Daccord. The goal was immediately reviewed and canceled. The score remained tied at one goal apiece.

The Kraken struck early again in the second period. Brandon Montour made a great defensive play and knocked the puck out of the Ducks’ offensive zone. He skated the puck into the Kraken’s offensive zone. As he approached the back of the net, he saw Mason Marchment in front. Montour transferred to Marchment and he scored his first goal in a Kraken jersey.

Four minutes into the third period, Jordan Eberle dumped the puck into the Kraken’s offensive zone. Matty Beniers picked it up near the boards and passed it to Jared McCann in the middle of their zone. Once he had the puck on his stick, McCann let his shot fly over to give Seattle a two-goal lead.

Next up

The Kraken remain at home, where they will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, October 11. The Ducks will continue their road trip, where they will also take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday.