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Kraken vs. Rangers RECAP: Seattle surges, but can’t overcome early mistakes in 4-3 LOSS

They gave it their best shot to unscrew this game that had gone entirely pear shaped, but it just was not meant to be. But first, the Highlights. Game Notes The final 20 minutes of this game was the day…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 10:52 AM
Kraken vs. Rangers RECAP: Seattle surges, but can’t overcome early mistakes in 4-3 LOSS
Key Things to Know
  • The Seattle Kraken suffered a 4-3 defeat against the New York Rangers despite a third-period surge.
  • Seattle struggled mightily in the first period with net-front defense and zone exits.
  • Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle recorded points while leading the team's late comeback attempt.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Kraken fell short in a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers despite a late-game surge. Seattle struggled significantly in the opening 20 minutes with net-front control, passing through the neutral zone, and zone exits, falling into an early deficit that proved insurmountable.

Davy Jones' Locker Room highlights that Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle registered points while pushing the comeback effort. However, the writer criticizes Seattle's poor defensive-zone breakdowns, penalty killing performance, and the ongoing struggles surrounding center Chandler Stephenson's third-line utilization under the coaching staff.

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