Overview
- Seattle opened the preseason with a 5-3 home win over Vancouver on Sep. 21, controlling long stretches under new coach Lane Lambert.
- Jani Nyman scored twice in the second period, strengthening his case for an opening-night roster spot.
- Kaapo Kakko set up both of Nyman’s goals and Vince Dunn logged three assists, with additional goals from Eduard Sale, Jaden Schwartz, and John Hayden.
- Hayden fought Joseph LaBate and accrued 19 penalty minutes before scoring early in the third period.
- Prospects and veterans shared the ice as Joey Daccord started and Niklas Kokko finished in goal, with Seattle heading to Calgary next on Sep. 23.