Second to last pre-season game | Pickard in goal for Oilers, Daccord for Kraken
Final Score: Seattle Kraken 4, Edmonton Oilers 2
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
Attendance: ~17,151 (rowdy preseason crowd)
Oilers Preseason Record: 2-2-1
Kraken Preseason Record: 3-2-1
The Seattle Kraken outgunned the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 in a preseason finale that crackled with playoff intensity. The Climate Pledge Arena crowd brought wild, fun energy, loving their chance to stick it to last season’s Cup challengers. With no McDavid or Draisaitl, Edmonton’s depth fought hard: Trent Frederic played strong, throwing hits and battling in the trenches, while prospect Josh Samanski was exceedingly good, skating with speed and creating chances that had fans buzzing.
Seattle’s offense overwhelmed Calvin Pickard with a relentless forecheck, and Joey Daccord’s hot goaltending (24/26 saves) shut down Edmonton’s hopes, especially during their dominant third-period pushes that pinned the Kraken but couldn’t score.
The Kraken head to their October 9 opener vs. Anaheim with momentum; the Oilers (2-2-1) look to Friday’s tilt against Winnipeg to sharpen their depth.
Key Moments
1st Period (PP, 17:32): Matty Beniers (1) from Jordan Eberle (1), Brandon Montour (1) – Beniers’ hustle draws a penalty, then he snipes a power-play one-timer.
2nd Period (8:14): Logan Morrison (1) unassisted – Shorthanded breakaway after a turnover; Kraken’s transition game clicked.
2nd Period (14:52): Jagger Firkus (1) from [depth assist] – Rebound slam after heavy slot pressure.
2nd Period (18:45): Darnell Nurse (1) from Evan Bouchard (1), [secondary assist TBD] – Nurse ties it with a point-shot bomb during an Oilers’ surge.
3rd Period (12:30): Eeli Tolvanen (1) from [depth assist] – Seattle counters Edmonton’s pressure with a quick strike.
3rd Period (EN, 18:45): Fabian Nyman (1) unassisted – Intercepts during the 6-on-5 and buries a 200-foot empty-netter.
3rd Period: No Oilers goals—close calls (Frederic, Samanski buzzing), but Daccord was a wall.
Pickard battled a tough Kraken attack; Daccord’s hot night stopped Edmonton’s third-period rally.
Seattle’s 13 takeaways fueled their attack; Edmonton’s zone-time dominance showed fight but no finish.StandoutsKraken: Matty Beniers (goal, assist, +2) drove the relentless forecheck. Logan Morrison and Jagger Firkus added depth pop. Daccord’s .923 SV% was clutch.
Oilers: Trent Frederic was strong—5+ hits, net-front chaos. Josh Samanski skated exceedingly well, creating chances (3 shots, near-breakaway). Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard brought D-zone spark.
Bubble Watch: Samanski’s speed screams roster potential. Frederic’s physicality locks his spot. Seattle’s kids (Firkus, Morrison) are ready.
Three Stars
Joey Daccord (SEA) – .923 SV%, stonewalled Edmonton’s third-period push.
Matty Beniers (SEA) – Goal, assist, set the tone.
Josh Samanski (EDM) – Exceedingly good skating, prospect shine.Post-Game
Matty Beniers (SEA) – Goal, assist, set the tone.
Josh Samanski (EDM) – Exceedingly good skating, prospect shine.Post-Game
Notes
Kraken: 3-2-1 finish with October intensity. Beniers: “We set the tone.” Injuries (Ryker Evans, 6-8 weeks) didn’t slow them.
Oilers: Depth showed grit but no third-period goals. Frederic and Samanski stood out. Now 2-2-1, they prep for Winnipeg.
Crowd: Preseason fun with playoff noise—fans loved sticking it to the Cup challengers.
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