Kraken Defeats Flames: McCann Shines in 4-2 Victory

The Seattle Kraken secured a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, with Jared McCann playing a pivotal role in the win. McCann not only set up the go-ahead goal but also scored a crucial insurance marker to guide the Kraken to success.

Contributions also came from Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Adam Larsson, who each found the back of the net in a strong team effort for the Kraken. This win boosts their recent record to 6-3-1 in the last ten games.

With this victory, the Kraken now finds themselves in a playoff hunt alongside the Flames in the Western Conference. Both teams are seven points behind the Nashville Predators, vying for a wildcard spot in the postseason.

Andrei Kuzmenko was a standout for the Flames, scoring both of their goals in the game. Notably, Kuzmenko reached the milestone of 100 points in the NHL, showcasing his impact since being acquired from the Canucks in a trade involving Elias Lindholm on January 31.

Philipp Grubauer stood tall in net for the Kraken, making 36 saves to secure the win and improve his record to 10-10-1. Since returning to action on February 13, Grubauer boasts a strong 5-1 record and an impressive save percentage of .943.

On the other end, Jacob Markstrom faced 26 shots for the Flames but was unable to thwart the Kraken’s offense, marking the end of Calgary’s five-game winning streak.