When these two teams met two days ago, the Stars controlled the even-strength battle - earning more possession time in the offensive zone and then shooting more pucks from more dangerous areas to ultimately score more goals.
The Kraken righted the ship in many ways in terms of 5-on-5 play, but two teams that don't usually give or get a lot of special teams time spent a total of 8:01 with nine total skaters on the ice and that's where the game was decided.
Post-Game Instant Analysis: Dallas at Seattle
Special teams are the difference maker as Kraken fall to Stars 5-2 in second of two-game series