Golden Knights beat Kraken 6-2 with two goals each from Olofsson and Hertl
In short
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 in Seattle. The Associated Press reported that Olofsson and Hertl each scored two goals for Vegas, and Reuters reported the Golden Knights scored three special teams goals. The Kraken had entered the game 2-1 after a 6-1 win over Calgary.
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The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 in an NHL game in Seattle. The Associated Press reported that Olofsson and Hertl each scored two goals for Vegas, and Reuters reported the Golden Knights scored three special teams goals. The Kraken had entered the game 2-1 after a 6-1 win over Calgary, while the Golden Knights were also 2-1, according to the AP’s preview. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 ]
The AP preview noted that Matthew Samoskevich had scored two goals in the Kraken’s previous game, and listed injuries: Jake O’Brien (lower-body) and Jacob Melanson (upper body) out for Seattle, and Raphael Lavoie (day to day) for Vegas. The Seattle Times published photos of the 6-2 loss, and Reuters described it as a rout. [ 1 , 3 , 6 ]
Why it matters
The game is a Pacific Division matchup early in the NHL season, with both teams having entered at 2-1. The result may influence early standings, and the Kraken’s home loss follows a 6-1 win over Calgary.
Key facts
- Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle Kraken 6-2. [ 3 , 4 ]
- Olofsson and Hertl each scored two goals for Vegas. [ 4 ]
- Golden Knights scored three special teams goals. [ 6 ]
- The Kraken hosted the game in Seattle. [ 1 ]
- Kraken entered the game 2-1 after a 6-1 win over Calgary. [ 1 ]
- Golden Knights entered the game 2-1. [ 1 ]
- Kraken injuries: Jake O’Brien (lower-body) and Jacob Melanson (upper body) out; Golden Knights’ Raphael Lavoie day to day. [ 1 ]
Still unclear
- Did Matthew Samoskevich play in the game and did he score? Preview highlighted his two-goal game, but result articles do not mention him.
- Who scored the other goals for Vegas? Only Olofsson and Hertl are mentioned, but Vegas scored 6 goals; other scorers unknown.
- Were the injured Kraken players and Golden Knights’ Raphael Lavoie absent? Preview listed them, but no confirmation in result coverage.
- What were the three special teams goals? Reuters says 3 special teams goals but does not specify power play or penalty kill.
- What was the local start time in Seattle? Preview says 9:40 p.m. EDT; local Seattle time not given.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- AP publishes preview of Kraken-Golden Knights game, noting Samoskevich’s two-goal game and injuries. [ 1 ]
- Reuters publishes preview “Kraken to test Golden Knights after pair of 6-goal outbursts”. [ 2 ]
- Scheduled game start time (9:40 p.m. EDT) per AP preview. [ 1 ]
- Seattle Times publishes photos of Kraken’s 6-2 loss to Vegas. [ 3 ]
- AP reports Golden Knights beat Kraken 6-2, with two goals each from Olofsson and Hertl. [ 4 ]
- Reuters reports Golden Knights scored 3 special teams goals in rout of Kraken. [ 6 ]