A look at the game “by the numbers.”
- In 5-on-5 play, Seattle generated 44.1-percent of all shot volume and 54.4-percent of all shot quality.
- Six goals was the most scored by the Kraken in any season opener to date.
- The Kraken won 51-percent of all puck battles; had 21 high-danger scoring chances while allowing only 11; were plus-12 in slot shots; and created 13 scoring chances off turnovers while allowing only eight against.
- Chandler Stephenson’s line (with Bobby McMann and Jordan Eberle) and Berkly Catton’s line (with Ryan Winterton and Shane Wright) led the way in tilting the ice for the Kraken. Stephenson’s line was plus-9 in shot attempts and created an 81.6-percent shot quality advantage in 8:28 of ice time while Catton’s trio was plus-4 and 73.4-percent of all shot quality.
- Jordan Eberle led in both shot volume (8 shot attempts in 5-on-5 play) and shot quality with Ryan Winterton creating the same number of shots and coming in second overall in shot quality.
- Vince Dunn and Jared McCann each had three point nights jointly setting a franchise record for most points in a season opener.
- With the third Seattle goal, Freddy Gaudreau now has a six-game point streak against the Flames
- With the fourth Seattle goal, Chandler Stephenson moved into sole possession of 10th most points in Kraken franchise history.
- Vince Dunn became the seventh defenseman in NHL history to score in three straight season-opening games. He joined Al MacInnis (5 GP from 1987-88 – 1991-92), Rasmus Andersson (3 GP from 2022-23 – 2024-25), Garry Galley (3 GP from 1995-96 – 1997-98), Sandis Ozolinsh (3 GP from 1993-94 – 1995-96), Ray Bourque (3 GP from 1989-90 – 1991-92) and Larry Robinson (3 GP from 1978-79 – 1890-81).
- Joey Daccord earned his first point of the season – a secondary assist on Stephenson’s goal. He also saved 1.5 more goals than expected based on the shot quality he faced.
- According to Game Score at hockeystatcards.com, the top skaters in the game were McCann, Dunn, Kakko, Ryker Evans, and Brandon Montour. The top 12 players were all from the Seattle roster.
Here’s a look at our data-driven Instant Analysis from Sportlogiq (Click HERE for how to read this graphic):
