Schwartz opened the scoring for Seattle just 19 seconds into the first period. He deftly received a pass from Gourde and expertly split the Carolina defense, beating Kochetkov with a shot to the blocker side. This early goal set the tone for the game.

Importance of the First Goal

Gourde emphasized the significance of getting the first goal within the first minute. "Especially in this building, we know how tough it is and how hard they come out early in games. That initial goal gave our team a huge boost and set us on the right path."

Robinson's Tie

At 4:56, Robinson tied the game at 1-1. Necas intercepted a Kraken clearing attempt and found Robinson, who showcased his skill by spinning to his forehand and tucking the puck inside the left post. This equalizer added excitement to the match.

Tolvanen's Second Period Lead

In the second period, at 5:56, Tolvanen put the Kraken back in the lead with a goal. Kochetkov managed to stop Oliver Bjorkstrand's wrist shot from the slot, but Tolvanen was quick to follow up and score on the rebound. This goal gave the Kraken some breathing room.Seattle outshot Carolina 20-7 through two periods, demonstrating their dominance on the ice. Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn attributed this to the team's newfound confidence. "I think everyone bought into the little details we haven't been doing lately. Our puck play was really good tonight. The way we possessed the puck and placed it in strategic spots really allowed us to control the game."