Kraken Beat Red Wings in Shootout After Blowing Three Goal Lead

Seattle survived a late collapse to defeat Detroit in a shootout Tuesday night after the Kraken surrendered a three-goal advantage in the third period. The Kraken built a 3-0 lead through goals from Mackie Samoskevich, Ryker Evans and Brandon Montour, but three unanswered Detroit goals forced overtime before McMann secured Seattle's victory in the shootout. Samoskevich opened the scoring in the first period with his fourth goal of the season, giving Seattle an early advantage.

Despite some disjointed play, the Kraken limited Detroit's shot volume and carried a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. During an interview with Kraken Hockey Network's Piper Shaw between periods, Samoskevich identified forechecking as an area that needed improvement. Seattle subsequently increased its offensive pressure and capitalized on a power-play opportunity in the second period.

Ryker Evans extended the lead to 2-0 with an unassisted goal after Detroit cleared the puck twice during a five-on-three power play. Evans scored once the advantage returned to five-on-four, giving Seattle a larger cushion.

The Kraken generated more sustained offensive pressure as the second period progressed, creating several dangerous chances, including opportunities for Berkly Catton. Montour then scored before the period ended, putting Seattle ahead 3-0 and leaving Detroit facing a substantial deficit heading into the final period. Detroit responded in the third period as Seattle struggled to maintain its defensive structure. Viktor Arvidsson scored just before the halfway point of the period, and Lucas Raymond followed with a power-play goal less than a minute later to cut the deficit to 3-2.

The consecutive goals shifted pressure onto Seattle, whose defensive lapses allowed Detroit to remain within reach. The Kraken entered the closing seconds of regulation with only a one-goal advantage after losing the control they had established during the opening 40 minutes. Alex DeBrincat completed Detroit's comeback by scoring with 17 seconds remaining in the third period. His late goal tied the game at 3-3, forcing overtime after the Red Wings erased Seattle's entire three-goal lead with three unanswered goals in the final period.

Neither team scored during overtime, sending the contest to a shootout to determine the winner. Seattle ultimately prevailed, with McMann scoring the deciding goal to secure the Kraken's victory after Detroit had forced the game beyond regulation.