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Kraken Ties Franchise Record with Eighth Consecutive Win

Goaltender Joey Daccord's Stellar Performance Helps Propel Seattle into Playoff Race

  • Seattle Kraken won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Washington Capitals 4-1, tying the longest winning streak in the three-year history of the franchise.
  • Kraken's goaltender Joey Daccord, in his first full season in the NHL, improved to 7-0-0 in his past eight games, with a 1.14 goals-against average and .966 save percentage over that span.
  • Alex Wennberg and defensemen Justin Schultz and Adam Larsson scored for the Kraken, with Tye Kartye ending a nine-game goal drought with his first goal since Dec. 14.
  • Despite increased production from Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals have now lost seven of nine games.
  • The Kraken have surged into the playoff race in the Western Conference at nearly the midway point after losing 12 of their first 17 games.
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