André Burakovsky Scores Against Former Team as Kraken Defeat Blackhawks 3-1
The Seattle Kraken secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each contributed a goal and an assist, leading Seattle’s balanced offensive effort. Jamie Oleksiak scored once, and goaltender Joey Daccord made 29 saves to earn the win.
Former Kraken forward André Burakovsky found the net for Chicago, while Arvid Söderblom stopped 21 shots in goal. It was a bittersweet moment for Burakovsky, who faced his former team after joining the Blackhawks in an offseason trade for Joe Veleno.
Game Highlights
- Less than three minutes into the second period, Jamie Oleksiak’s wrist shot from the blue line slipped through a traffic of players, marking his second goal of the season.
- Following a tripping penalty on Chicago’s Ryan Donato midway through the second, Seattle struck on the power play just eight seconds later. Jordan Eberle’s backhand pass found Matty Beniers in the slot for his second goal of the year.
- In the third period, Burakovsky broke through on a breakaway after a precise feed from Connor Bedard, scoring against his former team.
- Late in regulation, a neutral-zone turnover led to Eberle’s team-leading fifth goal, restoring Seattle’s two-goal cushion with 3:55 left on the clock.
“It was Oleksiak’s second goal of the season.”
“Eberle’s backhand pass to Beniers extended Seattle’s lead early in the second.”
Summary
Seattle’s cohesive play and special teams efficiency propelled them past Chicago, despite Burakovsky’s standout goal in his return to Seattle.
Author’s summary: The Kraken’s depth and timely execution earned them a decisive 3-1 win over Chicago in a game marked by André Burakovsky scoring against his former club.
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