Seattle Kraken Beat New York Islanders 4-1 To End New York’s Long Road Trip
The Kraken beat the Islanders 4-1. Anthony Duclair scored a goal for the Islanders 2:38 into the game. It was all downhill for the Islanders after that point. It was clear the Islanders were tired at the end of a long road trip.
This game was interesting because almost exactly two years ago, Kraken Head Coach Lane Lambert was the head coach of the Islanders. Lambert was replaced by current Islanders Head Coach Patrick Roy. Do you think the Islanders made the correct coaching decision?
Kraken and the Islanders Scoring Summary
Seattle came into this game on a four-game losing streak. The hot and cold team had been cold recently, but that did not matter. They last lost 6-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 win in Vancouver, and this was the last game of a seven-game road trip for them. Here is a scoring summary from this game.
In the first period, Duclair scored for the Islanders on the power play. That goal gave the Islanders a 1-0 lead. However, the lead was not long-lived for the Islanders. Matty Beniers scored on the power play as well, and that evened the score at 1. That is how the first period ended.
In the second period, the Kraken scored two goals to take control of the game. First, Vince Dunn scored for them. Then, Kaapo Kakko did. That made it 3-1 Seattle. That is how the second period ended.
In the third period, Seattle scored once. Jared McCann scored an empty net goal to ice the game. The game ended as a 4-1 victory for the Kraken.
Player Of the Game
The player of this game was Duclair again. He scored again for the Islanders and has scored eight goals in as many games. He is benefiting from playing on a line with Mathew Barzal.
It will be interesting to see what the Islanders do with their lines when they return home, and Bo Horvat returns to the lineup. It may be best for the offensively-challenged Islanders to keep Duclair and Barzal together.
Hits
The Islanders only had seven hits in this game. That is a very low number, and the Islanders need a tough guy. In the end, hockey is a simple game. Three major factors determine the outcome of games.
First, shoot and bloch shots. Your team cannot score if it does not shoot. The opposing team cannot score if their shots do not reach the net. Second, win the ubiquitous puck battles that occur along the boards. Third, finish your checks. The point is to take the man whom you are guarding out of the play. A team is not doing that if it has only seven hits.
Turning Point
The turning point of this game was the Kakko goal in the second period. The Kraken scored again almost immediately right after that and cruised to the win.
Frequently Asked Questions
The final score of the game was 4-1, in favor of the Seattle Kraken. The Islanders finished their seven-game road trip with a loss. The Islanders next play at home against the Buffalo Sabres at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Seattle next hosts the Anaheim Ducks on Friday at 10 p.m.
Parting Shots
The Islanders are now heading home after a seven-game and 17-day road trip. They may have been tired from their travels in this game. They will be happy to get home. There was rejoicing on the plane on the way back.
