Kraken Surge: Seattle’s Spectacular Comeback Against Columbus Blue Jackets
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In an extraordinary display of resilience and firepower, the Seattle Kraken delivered a stunning comeback by scoring four times in the second period, overcoming a two-goal deficit to triumph over the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday evening.
Double Strike in Lightning Speed
The Kraken’s Brandon Tanev ignited the comeback by scoring on a breakaway just 7:13 into the pivotal second period. Within a span of 10 seconds, Eeli Tolvanen capitalized on a power-play opportunity to put the Kraken in the lead. The second period further saw Tye Kartye and Will Borgen adding to the Kraken’s tally, while Jared McCann sealed the victory with a late empty-net goal. Between the pipes, Joey Daccord put up a spectacular display, denying the Blue Jackets with 38 saves.
Blue Jackets’ Early Dominance Dissipates
Columbus began the game with dominance, seizing an early lead with Sean Kuraly and Zachary Aston-Reese scoring in a swift 22-second interval during the final six minutes of the first period. However, their grip on the game slipped away in the face of the Kraken’s second-period onslaught. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, while managing to stop 28 shots, could not prevent the Blue Jackets from suffering their sixth consecutive loss.
Unsung Heroes Rise for the Kraken
Seattle’s scoring spree came from unexpected quarters. Borgen netted his season’s first, and Kartye added his second. Tanev, who had only scored once in the first 14 games, has now tallied three in the last two encounters.
Turning Point: Kartye’s Early Second-Period Goal
Despite trailing by two goals after the first period, the Kraken emerged with renewed vigor in the second. Kartye took control of a puck at the crease’s top three minutes into the period, slipping a backhand past Merzlikins. This marked the beginning of the Kraken’s successful rally.
Key Stat: Kraken’s Unbeaten Streak Against Columbus
This victory takes the Kraken’s record against the Blue Jackets to an impressive 5-0-2.
What’s Next?
The Blue Jackets will now look to rebound as they return home to face off against Pittsburgh on Friday. Meanwhile, the Kraken will host the Blackhawks on Thursday, marking the third game of their season-long six-game home stretch.
