It was a bad night for Seattle to be missing a top penalty killer. Winger Brandon Tanev was ruled out due to illness. Tye Kartye, who was scratched in favor of John Hayden during the Kraken’s last game in Pittsburgh, went back in for Tanev.
Kakko provided an assist, fired two shots on net and added two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.
The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.
Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.
The Seattle Kraken will close out their first road trip of 2025 with a highly anticipated matchup against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night, marking the second of three meetings between the two teams this season.
WINNIPEG -- Dylan DeMelo broke a tie with 27 seconds remaining in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday.
Winnipeg Jets (30-12-3, in the Central Division ... Jaden Schwartz has 13 goals and 16 assists for the Kraken. Kaapo Kakko has four goals and five assists over the last 10 games.
DeMelo's goal with 27 seconds left was the difference in his 600th NHL game as the Jets picked up their third win in a row.
Saturday night of Scotiabank’s Hockey Day in Canada 2025 in the NHL features an all-Canadian matchup with the Winnipeg Jets hosting the Calgary Flames at Canada Life Centre.
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NHL analyst Bryan Hayes believes the Winnipeg Jets have a better chance than the Toronto Maple Leafs to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought.