Overview
- Jani Nyman scored twice during a three-goal second period to push Seattle to control in its first game of the preseason.
- Vince Dunn recorded three assists and Kaapo Kakko added two points as the Kraken blended established players with prospects.
- John Hayden earned 19 penalty minutes for instigating a fight after a hit on Shane Wright, then scored early in the third period.
- Head coach Lane Lambert praised the work rate and highlighted defensive execution turning into offense in his debut behind Seattle’s bench.
- Eduard Sale and Jaden Schwartz also scored, Joey Daccord started before Niklas Kokko finished in net, and Seattle visits Calgary on Sept. 23.