A look at the game “by the numbers.”
- The Kraken kept pace with Edmonton in this game. In 5-on-5 play, the Oilers generated 2.9 expected goals, and the Kraken were just .4 behind. Seattle was just minus-3 in shots on goal and minus-1 in unblocked shot attempts.
- A difference maker was special teams. The penalty kill shut down the Oilers’ power play in their one opportunity, allowing five shot attempts and just one shot on goal. But the Kraken’s power play also failed to convert on 6:50 of time with an extra skater, including 1:10 of time playing 5-on-3.
- In terms of forward line production, the Matty Beniers line (with Jaden Schwartz and Kaapo Kakko) had the best advantage when it came to shot quality (59.3%). That’s particularly notable given that was the line Connor McDavid saw the most on the ice.
- The Chandler Stephenson and Mitchell Stephens lines were also both above 50-percent in terms of shot quality.
- The Kraken did allow a lot of offense against off the rush. Edmonton was plus-5 in even-strength rush scoring chances (10) and plus-6 in all situations.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand, Brandon Montour, and Vince Dunn tied for the team lead in individual shot quality (.35 expected goals).
- Andre Burakovsky once again fueled the transition game with a team leading eight controlled entries and nine controlled exists (tied with Kakko).
- The team leaders in Game Score according to HockeyStatCards.com were: Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson, John Hayden, Eeli Tolvanen and Schwartz.
Here’s a look at our data-driven Instant Analysis from Sportlogiq (Click HERE for how to read this graphic):
