The Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets entered Thursday’s matchup in opposite directions, with Seattle trying to snap a two-game skid and Winnipeg riding the height of a five-game win streak. Towards the end of the evening it was the Kraken who left the Canada Life Center in celebration and secured a disciplined match 3-0 shutout victory behind a masterful performance by Joey Daccord, who knocked down all 32 shots for his first shutout of the season.
Summary of the game
In the first twenty minutes, both teams tested each other’s structure. Winnipeg had momentum early, using speed through the neutral zone to apply offensive pressure. Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele both provided good looks, but Daccord’s sharp positioning kept the puck out.
From Seattle’s end, the emphasis was on riding out the Jets’ initial surge. The Kraken clogged the passing lanes, forced dump-ins and executed clean breakaways that neutralized Winnipeg’s cycling game. Connor Hellebuyck was steady at the other end and denied chances from Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers. The first period ended scoreless, but Seattle’s system play began to frustrate Winnipeg’s rhythm.
The Kraken broke the deadlock early in the second. Shane Wright hit a puck toward the net that rebounded into Hellebuyck’s path, allowing Jaden Schwartz to bury the rebound at just 2:28. It was a textbook Kraken goal: simple, direct and deserved with a second attempt to play the crease.
For Winnipeg, the answer wasn’t there. Despite several power play opportunities, the Jets failed to generate consistent pressure, often settling for perimeter shots that Daccord could easily follow. Seattle’s defensive layers held their own, with Adam Larsson and Jamie Oleksiak clearing rebounds and connecting sticks effectively.
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As the second period progressed, the Kraken tilted the ice. Their control in the neutral zone forced turnovers, while Daccord made timely saves, including a glove stop on Scheifele that even drew applause from the opponents. The period ended 1-0 with Winnipeg looking for answers.
Winnipeg came out hard in the third and dominated puck possession early. Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi led a handful of dangerous shifts, but Seattle’s structure continued to stifle their offense. Every time the Jets built momentum, Daccord made the key save.
As time expired, the Jets pulled Hellebuyck for the extra attacker, but Seattle took advantage of the chaos. Schwartz scored his second of the match into an empty net at 6:20 p.m., and Jordan Eberle followed with another just 21 seconds later, sealing the 3-0 final.
A story about two executions
From Seattle’s perspective, this was the perfect road game: tight defense, efficient goaltending and opportunistic finishing. Daccord’s composure and the Kraken’s team-wide discipline broke their skid and pushed them above .500 at 4-2-2.
For Winnipeg, the loss serves as a reality check. The Jets’ offensive stars couldn’t solve Daccord, their power play stalled and their five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end. Now 5-2-0, they will bounce back quickly and rediscover the assertive, fast-paced hockey that defined their early success.
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