Seattle Kraken Secure 4-2 Victory Over Utah Hockey Club in Playoff Push
Eeli Tolvanen's two-goal performance leads Seattle past Utah, as Utah struggles to maintain wild-card position in the Western Conference.
- Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen scored twice, including an empty-net goal, and recorded an assist in the 4-2 win over Utah Hockey Club.
- Kaapo Kakko's third-period wraparound goal broke a 2-2 tie, capitalizing on a defensive error by Utah's Mikhail Sergachev.
- Brandon Montour and Tolvanen opened scoring for Seattle, with Philipp Grubauer making 23 saves to secure his first home win since December.
- Kevin Stenlund led Utah with a goal and an assist, but turnovers and missed opportunities hindered the team's performance.
- Utah missed a chance to tie Vancouver and Calgary for the final Western Conference wild-card spot, intensifying pressure for their next game against Vancouver.