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Kraken Soar to Best Start, Defeat Blackhawks 3-1

11/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each scoring a goal and providing an assist.
Jamie Oleksiak scored first in the second period, followed by a power-play goal from Beniers.
Andre Burakovsky scored for Chicago, assisted by Connor Bedard, who extended his point streak to five games.
Eberle secured the win with a late goal, improving the Kraken's record to 6-2-4, their best start in franchise history.
The Blackhawks dropped to 2-3-2 on the road, and Oliver Moore made his season debut for Chicago.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Kraken became the NHL's 32nd franchise in 2021 after the league approved their expansion bid in December 2018. This marked Seattle's return to professional hockey, following a rich history that included the Seattle Metropolitans, the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917. The Kraken's inaugural season showcased their competitive spirit, reflecting the growing popularity of hockey in the Pacific Northwest.

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Story summary

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle each scoring a goal and providing an assist.
Jamie Oleksiak scored first in the second period, followed by a power-play goal from Beniers.
Andre Burakovsky scored for Chicago, assisted by Connor Bedard, who extended his point streak to five games.
Eberle secured the win with a late goal, improving the Kraken's record to 6-2-4, their best start in franchise history.
The Blackhawks dropped to 2-3-2 on the road, and Oliver Moore made his season debut for Chicago.

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