Thrilling Finish McCann’s Last-Second OT Goal Secures Kraken Victory Over Golden Knights
In a thrilling overtime finish, Jared McCann scored with just 3.8 seconds remaining, securing a 2-1 victory for the Seattle Kraken over the Vegas Golden Knights. The game, held on Saturday night, marked a significant achievement as it allowed the Kraken to start their season with a 2-0-0 record, the best in their history.
Key Moments from the Game
Matty Beniers, who previously opened the scoring for Seattle in the second period, made a decisive play that led to McCann’s winning goal. Beniers fired a shot from the left circle that rebounded off the pads of Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill. McCann was perfectly positioned to capitalize on the rebound, netting his second goal of the season and reaching a milestone of 400 career points.
Game Summary
- Date: Saturday night
- Final Score: Seattle Kraken 2, Vegas Golden Knights 1
- Overtime Goal: Jared McCann (3.8 seconds left)
- Kraken’s Starting Record: 2-0-0 (franchise best)
Player Highlights
- Joey Daccord: Total of 26 saves, including four during overtime. He has 61 saves in his first two games.
- Matty Beniers: Scored the Kraken’s first goal of the game and contributed an assist on the game-winner.
- Pavel Dorofeyev: Scored the Golden Knights’ only goal, leading the league with five goals this season.
- Adin Hill: Made 20 saves for Vegas, but could not stop McCann’s last-second shot.
Upcoming Matches
The Kraken will begin a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights will travel to Calgary on the same night. With both teams experiencing intense early-season competition, fans can expect exciting games ahead.
This victory against the Golden Knights is just Seattle’s fifth win in 15 contests against them, demonstrating the significance of McCann’s last-second overtime goal. The season is only beginning, and teams are already displaying competitive spirit and skill.
