Kraken coaches and players kept saying they needed to stick to their systems, limit mistakes and find little successes one at a time to build into a win. Tonight brought that exact recipe together. Seattle played strong from the opening puck drop through the first 20 minutes and remained undeterred even after an opening goal against. Backstopped by strong goaltending and disciplined forechecking, the home team earned a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Let's look at the game "by the numbers."
Post-Game Instant Analysis: Washington at Seattle
Playing to their "standard," the Kraken gained a win through possession, special teams play and goaltending
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