The Seattle Kraken secured a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on March 10, 2024, with a strong performance highlighted by back-to-back goals from Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton in the third period. Goaltender Joey Daccord made 27 saves, contributing significantly to the Kraken’s win. This match marked a disappointing end to the Devils’ four-game Pacific Division road trip, finishing with a record of 3-1-0.
The game opened with a power-play goal from New Jersey’s Dougie Hamilton just over eight minutes into the first period. Hamilton’s shot marked his sixth goal of the season and added to his impressive tally of eight points in the last nine games. The Kraken responded in the second period when Ryker Evans equalized at 7:37, with a shot that deflected off defender Johnathan Kovacevic and slipped through goaltender Jacob Markstrom‘s pads.
In a pivotal stretch during the third period, Beniers and Catton scored for Seattle within a mere 18 seconds, with their goals coming at 7:04 and 7:22. This surge gave the Kraken a 3-1 lead. The Devils fought back, with Jack Hughes scoring their second power-play goal at 8:14, benefiting from a fortunate rebound off Adam Larsson’s leg.
As the game neared its end, Jordan Eberle sealed the Kraken’s victory with an empty-net goal, marking his 18th of the season with just 1:12 remaining on the clock.
Looking ahead, the Kraken will host the Washington Capitals on March 12, while the Devils prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets in their next matchup on the same day. This thrilling contest showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, but ultimately, it was Seattle that emerged victorious.
