Kraken Face Senators After Overcoming Slow Start

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Seattle Kraken will look to turn their fortunes around as they face the Ottawa Senators Thursday night at Canadian Tire Centre. After an overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Kraken are aiming for their first road win of the season.

Coach Lane Lambert and players noted the importance of “defending the deep,” especially in front of netminder Philipp Grubauer. The Kraken struggled defensively in their last outing, allowing the Canadiens to dominate at times. A tying goal by Ivan Demidov exemplified their defensive lapses as he had ample space to maneuver before scoring.

The Kraken’s offense also needs to improve. They have not scored a goal in either of their last two visits to Ottawa, losing 3-0 and 2-0 in previous encounters against Anton Forsberg—who recently moved to the Los Angeles Kings. This year’s match presents a different challenge as they may face Linus Ullmark, who had previously blanked them.

Seattle’s Jared McCann has emerged as a key player, entering this game on a goal streak. He leads the Kraken in scoring, contributing significantly to their offense despite the team’s inconsistency. Defensively, the Senators have struggled, giving up eight goals in their last game and ranking last in the NHL in goals allowed per game.

Both teams are looking to bounce back from slow starts. The Senators, having dropped three in a row after their season opener, aim to regain momentum without their captain Brady Tkachuk, who is sidelined with a hand injury. Seattle hopes to capitalize on Ottawa’s defensive shortcomings and secure their first win in a tough arena.

The action kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, and fans can expect an electrifying matchup as both teams seek redemption.