Storming into downtown Seattle this past Saturday night was the (4-3-1) Edmonton Oilers with Pacific Division firepower, while the (4-2-2) Seattle Kraken—hungry to rewrite their narrative—rose from the depths with vengeance in their veins. This wasn’t just a regular season tilt; it was the opening salvo in a four-game saga between two teams chasing redemption and respect. With playoff ghosts still fresh and rosters bruised but battle-ready, the stage was set for a clash that promised more than points—it promised pride.
The Kraken historically struggled against the Edmonton Oilers managing a 3-11-1 overall record and 2-6-0 mark in Seattle. The Kraken muscled out a scrappy 3-2 victory to remain their undefeated record at home this season. Still riding momentum from a 3-0 shutout win in Winnipeg, which capped a .500 road trip and continued the franchise’s strongest start ever with 10 points through eight games (4-2-2).
Typically, the Oilers Connor McDavid has carved up the Seattle Kraken since their franchise’s inception. In just 11 games, he’s piled up 18 points—7 goals and 11 assists—averaging over 1.6 points per contest. Whether it’s a coast-to-coast rush or a no-look pass that sets up a dagger, McDavid’s presence on the ice has consistently tilted the matchup in Edmonton’s favor. For the Kraken, every shift against McDavid is a high-wire act—one misstep, and he’s lighting the lamp.
Tonight was a much different story! the Kraken completely neutralized Connor McDavid, holding him to zero shots, assists, or goals in 24:43 of ice time.
“Obviously, we know he’s an amazing player,” Lambert said breaking down the strategy behind shutting down McDavid. “Our attention to staying above him, and trying to limit his chances and keep him away from our net, so to speak. You’re not going to stop him completely, but when we needed some big saves; we got them.”
The Kraken came out swinging in the first quarter against Connor McDavid, knocking him to the ice early on. Then, striking early with Jordan Eberle’s third goal of the season—set up by Matty Beniers and rookie Berkly Catton—to take a 1-0 lead. Despite trailing in shots on goal throughout the period (3-2 at the first break, 11-7 with 4:09 left, and finishing 12-11 in favor of Edmonton), the Kraken held their edge in physicality, leading in hits 4-3. The early goal and gritty energy set the tone for a confident start, as Seattle looked determined to reverse its struggles against McDavid and the Oilers.
The second period saw the Oilers push back with intensity, outshooting the Kraken 17-14 midway through and extending that margin to 21-18 by the final minutes. Oilers Evan Bouchard leveled the score with a blistering slap shot—his first goal of the season—off setups from Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Physical play ramped up as Edmonton led in hits 10-7, while both teams matched each other with 12 blocked shots. Turnovers became a concern, with Seattle committing 13 giveaways to Edmonton’s 11. The period ended with a highlight-reel moment from Joey Daccord, who preserved the tie with a spinning kick save that electrified the home crowd and energized the team.
Goaltender Joey Daccord remained spectacular against the Oilers after a stellar performance in Winnipeg. He recorded his sixth career shutout and the team’s first of the season by turning away all 32 shots, including 13 in the final frame. That performance marked the second-most shots faced in a shutout for Daccord, who now leads the franchise with six career clean sheets.
“Yeah, a lot!” Kartye said when asked about the confidence they get from playing with Joey Daccord. “When Joe goes out there every game and gives you what he’s been giving you, it’s incredible. He’s really easy to play in front of and rally behind.”
The Kraken didn’t just edge out a 3–2 win over the Oilers—they made a statement. Despite being outshot 33–23 and out-hit 15–10, Seattle’s defensive discipline and timely execution proved decisive. Jordan Eberle’s two-goal night led the charge.
Daccord’s late-period heroics and the team’s collective buy-in turned a rainy Seattle night into a defining one. The Kraken didn’t just beat the Oilers—they punked their superstar and proved they’re no longer just a scrappy expansion team. They’re a problem.
This game against the Edmonton Oilers was the first of their five-game homestand at the Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Seattle and Edmonton will meet three more times this season: Nov. 29 at home, Dec. 4, and March 31 in Alberta. However, the Kraken will welcome the Montreal Canadiens to the Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday night at 7 pm.
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