The Vancouver Canucks edged past the Seattle Kraken with a score of 3-2 in a thrilling shootout on March 11, 2024. Liam Ohgren delivered the decisive goal in the shootout, while Kevin Lankinen showcased his skills with an impressive 37 saves. This victory halted the Kraken’s four-game winning streak.
In regulation play, Linus Karlsson and Elias Pettersson contributed to the Canucks’ scoring. For the Kraken, Jared McCann and Ryan Winterton found the net, with McCann marking his return from injury after missing seven games earlier this month.
The game began with intensity as McCann netted a power play goal at 8:50 of the first period, firing a slap shot past Lankinen. This was McCann’s first goal since returning to the lineup. As the first period progressed, tensions escalated when McCann and Conor Garland dropped their gloves in a fight, seemingly retaliating for an earlier incident involving an unpenalized elbow from Garland.
Following the altercation, Karlsson scored on the subsequent faceoff, tying the game at one with a precise snap shot. Winterton then put the Kraken ahead 2-1 with just 20 seconds left in the first period, capitalizing on a moment of defensive lapse from the Canucks.
However, the Canucks refused to back down. Elias Pettersson leveled the score once again at 5:23 into the second period, finding the back of the net with a clean shot from the slot. This marked a crucial moment in the match, as it shifted momentum back in favor of Vancouver.
As the game progressed into the final period, Lankinen continued to display resilience against the Kraken’s offensive pushes, ultimately leading to the shootout. In the shootout, Ohgren’s goal proved to be the difference-maker, sealing the Canucks’ victory.
Looking ahead, the Canucks will host the Philadelphia Flyers on March 12, while the Kraken prepare to face the Nashville Predators on March 14. The outcome of this match not only demonstrates the Canucks’ ability to bounce back but also sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the season.
