The Seattle Kraken edged out the San Jose Sharks in a thrilling 5-4 victory in a game that featured highlight-reel saves and offensive explosions from both teams.
NHL Highlights Sharks vs Kraken. April 11, 2024
Sharks Strike First:
The Sharks got on the board early in the first period with a goal from Henry Thrun. Brian Dumoulin later added another goal for San Jose to take a 2-0 lead.
Kraken Respond in Second Period:
The Kraken battled back in the second period, with goals from Kyle Burroughs and William Eklund. Fabian Zetterlund put the Kraken ahead with a goal late in the period, assisted by Miro Aaltonen who extended his point streak to 10 games.
Goalie Show in the Third:
The third period was a goaltender duel between Devin Coie for the Kraken and Aaron Dell for the Sharks. Both goalies made incredible saves to keep their teams in the game.
Late Drama:
With less than a minute remaining in the game, the Sharks tied the score on a goal from Adam Larsson. However, the Kraken refused to be denied, and Kyle Burroughs scored the winning goal with just 13 seconds left on the clock.
Key Players:
- Devin Coie: Coie made numerous spectacular saves throughout the game, including a game-saving stop on Jaden Schwartz in the third period.
- Kyle Burroughs: Burroughs scored two goals for the Kraken, including the game-winner.
- Fabian Zetterlund: Zetterlund scored a goal and had a strong performance offensively.
- Miro Aaltonen: Aaltonen extended his point streak to 10 games with an assist on Zetterlund’s goal.
Looking Ahead:
This win is a significant boost for the Kraken as they continue their fight for a playoff spot. The Sharks, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back from this disappointing loss. Both teams will need their goaltenders to continue playing at a high level as the season progresses.