After a rough start to the just-completed five-game road trip, the Kraken salvaged three of a possible four standings points in the last two games of the trip. Winnipeg pushed Tuesday's contest to overtime with a lucky-bounce goal in the third period, then after a thrilling back-and-forth overtime, the Jets won the shootout with an official 3-2 final score.
Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer starred in net, facing 15 Grade-A scoring chances and 40 shots on goal overall, holding an offensively-gifted Winnipeg to just two goals over 65 minutes of play. The hockey analytics take is Grubauer allowed two goals fewer than the expected four goals based on shot quality. Coach Dave Hakstol credited his goaltender with holding off Winnipeg's pressure and quality scoring chances throughout the second and third periods.
"That's how you win points on the road, good goaltending and the special teams battled, doing the little things," said Hakstol. "Grubi was a big part of that."
Final Buzzer: Point Taken
Kraken end five-game road trip on brighter note, notching three of four possible points in last two games. Grubauer's 38 saves key to earn one standings point in shootout loss