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Kraken Stun Golden Knights with Last-Second OT Winner
12 Oct
Summary
- Jared McCann scores game-winning goal with 3.8 seconds left in overtime
- Kraken's Matty Beniers opens scoring in 2nd period, Dorofeyev ties it for Knights
- Kraken goalie Joey Daccord makes 26 saves, including 4 in OT
On October 8th, 2025, the Seattle Kraken pulled off a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. With just 3.8 seconds remaining in the extra period, Jared McCann scored the game-winning goal, securing the Kraken's first 2-0-0 start in franchise history.
The Kraken had taken the lead earlier in the game, with Matty Beniers finding the back of the net in the second period. However, the Golden Knights' Pavel Dorofeyev equalized in the third period, sending the game to overtime.
In the extra frame, Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord made four crucial saves to keep his team in the game. Then, with time winding down, Beniers ripped a shot that bounced off the pads of Vegas goalie Adin Hill, and McCann was there to bury the rebound for the game-winning goal.
The victory marks the Kraken's fifth win in 15 games against the Golden Knights, a testament to the team's growing competitiveness in the NHL. As the Kraken prepare to embark on a six-game road trip, they will look to build on this impressive start to the season.
