Down Three With Eight Minutes Left, Kraken Almost Pull Off the Miracle
The Kraken walked into Tuesday night trailing the Florida Panthers by three goals with less than eight minutes on the clock. Yeah, you read that right. Down three. Eight minutes left. And somehow, they almost pulled it off.
This is exactly the kind of resilience Seattle needs right now in a tight playoff race. The Kraken clawed their way back to force overtime, tying it up with some absolutely clutch moments. Matty Beniers got things started, then Jordan Eberle and Bobby McMann each scored on unassisted breakaways just 14 seconds apart. That's the kind of speed and execution you dream about when your season is on the line.
So Close, Yet the Points Stay in Florida
Here's the thing though: a spirited comeback that ends in a shootout loss still only nets you one point instead of the two you desperately need. And that's exactly what happened. Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was a wall in the shootout, stopping Eberle, McMann, and Freddy Gaudreau. Meanwhile, Vinnie Hinostroza buried the game winner for Florida, sending the two-time defending champions home with a 5-4 victory.
Bobrovsky made 22 saves on the night and was absolutely dialed in when it mattered most. You have to tip your cap to him, even though it stings knowing Seattle had that game right there for the taking.
The Takeaway
This one's a mixed bag. On one hand, the Kraken proved they have the grit to fight back from a three-goal hole late in the game. That's not something every team can do, and it shows the character in this locker room. On the other hand, you can't let games slip away in shootouts when you're chasing wins down the stretch. Seattle needed both points here, and they're heading home with just one.
The Kraken have to learn from this one: get out in front early, don't dig yourself into these holes, and when you do get the chance to steal a game in overtime, seal the deal. Every game matters from here on out.
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