The (11-6-6) Seattle Kraken closed out a two-game home set against the (10-10-5) Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena, aiming to build on their 3-2 victory over Edmonton earlier this season. But the Oilers arrived with payback on their minds, and in this matinee clash they delivered, capitalizing on every opportunity to flip the script. Seattle, tied for third in the league’s team goaltending stats at 91 percent entering the day, saw that mark take a hit in a 4-0 defeat — their second shutout in the past three games.
The opening period unfolded as a battle of momentum swings, with Edmonton striking first and controlling the early shot count while Seattle fought to settle in. The Oilers jumped out with an early edge in shots midway through the frame, continuously applying pressure and forcing the Kraken to chase. Discipline briefly tilted in Seattle’s favor when Brett Kulak was whistled for holding against Jared McCann, but Edmonton capitalized later on the power play as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins buried his sixth of the season off feeds from Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid. Despite trailing in hits and giveaways, the Kraken clawed back late in the period, flipping the shot tally to 12–11 and dominating the faceoff circle 16–8, setting the stage for a tighter contest after a rocky start.
The middle stretch of the game saw Seattle push back with sharper execution in the faceoff circle and steadier offensive pressure, briefly edging Edmonton in shots while doubling them up on draws. Discipline became a storyline as the Oilers piled up five penalties for 10 minutes, including a costly elbowing call on Leon Draisaitl against Mason Marchment. Despite the Kraken’s advantage in takeaways and possession, Edmonton’s star forward answered with a wrist shot goal — his 15th of the season — off assists from Andrew Mangiapane and Ty Emberson. By the late stages of the frame, the Oilers had reclaimed the shot lead 19–18 and maintained a physical edge in hits, but Seattle’s control at the dot (25–16) and opportunistic puck pressure kept the contest balanced heading into the final minutes.
Once again, the Kraken were not able to shake off recent offensive struggles fell, as the Kraken were blanked just as they were a couples for the second time in three games. Clearly fueled from their last visit to Climate Pledge Arena, Edmonton, still stung, with revenge on their mind and seized every opening to pile on the score. Connor McDavid’s precision, Leon Draisaitl’s finishing touch, and the Oilers’ relentless physical edge underscored a statement win, into a commanding response to their October’s loss. This night should be a reminder for the Kraken of how quickly momentum can swing in this rivalry; and how costly missed chances become ammunition for an opponent determined to strike back.
“There were a few opportunities that probably could’ve went into the net for us, it didn’t. So, we have to continue to work at it,” said Kraken head coach Lane Lambert. “You know 0-11 here in the last home game and two losses, our power play isn’t a recipe for success.”
The Kraken will travel to Edmonton to face the Oilers, for the next chapter in this divisional rivalry, before turning their attention to the Detroit Red Wings on December 6 at Climate Pledge Arena beginning of a stretch of five of their game are on their home ice, where they’ve already proven resilient. The Oilers will squeeze in a match against the Minnesota Wild, before welcoming Seattle back to Edmonton on December 4. With their series finale at Rogers Place on March 31, 2026, this season series promises to be a defining storyline in the Western Conference.
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