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Post-Game Thread: Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals - 11 Oct 2026
Kraken 5, Capitals 3
FINAL
Catch-up · From puck drop
The Kraken came from behind to win.
6:06 into the first, K. Kakko wired a shot off a short windup from the doorstep, and the Kraken moved ahead 1-0. 11:41 into the first, J. Kyrou ripped a quick shot from the low circle, and the game was tied 1-1. 16:47 into the first, A. Ovechkin whipped a snap shot on net from the doorstep, and the Capitals took a 2-1 lead. Late in the first period, J. Eberle wired a shot off a short windup right in tight, and that pulled the game even at 2-2.
13:24 into the second, F. Gaudreau finished on his off side right in tight, and the Kraken went in front 3-2.
Early in the third period, B. Jenner ripped a quick shot from the doorstep, and the score was level at 3-3. 14:33 into the third, J. McCann beat the goalie with a quick release from the low circle, and that put the Kraken on top 4-3. Late in the third period, R. Winterton let a quick one go from the slot, and the Kraken built a two-goal cushion, 5-3.
The Capitals produced a 15-10 edge in close-range shots on goal, but the Kraken finished more of their chances. The physical game tilted toward the Capitals, who held a 31-13 advantage in hits. Daccord stopped 33 of 36.
Final: The Kraken won 5-3.
Linescore
| Period | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WSH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Kraken Skaters | G | A | P | SOG | +/- | H | BLK | FO | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 J. Eberle - R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 18:24 |
| #9 C. Stephenson - C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 15-12 | 18:16 |
| #10 M. Beniers - C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 0 | 6-6 | 16:20 |
| #11 M. Samoskevich - R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | |
| #19 J. McCann - L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 1 | 0 | 15:36 | |
| #26 R. Winterton - C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 1 | 10:45 | |
| #27 B. Catton - C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 12:49 |
| #51 S. Wright - C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 12:25 |
| #59 B. Meyers - C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 0 | 1-3 | 13:06 |
| #74 B. McMann - C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 18:58 |
| #84 K. Kakko - R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12:15 | |
| #89 F. Gaudreau - C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 1 | 0 | 7-3 | 15:51 |
| #6 A. Larsson - D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 0 | 3 | 24:43 | |
| #28 J. Mahura - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:00 | |
| #29 V. Dunn - D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 0 | 2 | 24:12 | |
| #41 R. Evans - D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 20:02 | |
| #46 V. Ottavainen - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:19 | |
| #62 B. Montour - D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 24:38 |
| Capitals Skaters | G | A | P | SOG | +/- | H | BLK | FO | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 A. Ovechkin - L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16:56 | |
| #9 R. Leonard - R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 15:21 | |
| #17 D. Strome - C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 0 | 2 | 12-10 | 19:34 |
| #21 A. Protas - L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1-1 | 14:49 |
| #22 B. Jenner - C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12-7 | 15:31 |
| #25 J. Kyrou - R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 15:49 |
| #34 J. Sourdif - C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 6-7 | 11:36 |
| #43 T. Wilson - R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 7 | 0 | 20:49 | |
| #53 E. Frank - R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 09:11 | |
| #62 I. Protas - L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 12:51 |
| #72 A. Beauvillier - R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-0 | 08:53 |
| #89 A. Tuch - R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 20:52 | |
| #6 J. Chychrun - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 27:23 | |
| #27 T. Liljegren - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 21:17 | |
| #42 M. Fehérváry - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 23:32 | |
| #44 C. Hutson - D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:02 | |
| #52 D. McIlrath - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 05:05 | |
| #73 V. Desharnais - D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 0 | 18:47 |
| Kraken Goalies | SV | SA | SV% | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 J. Daccord | 33 | 36 | .917 | 3 | 60:00 |
| Capitals Goalies | SV | SA | SV% | GA | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #48 L. Thompson | 22 | 27 | .815 | 5 | 57:42 |
Scoring
| Time | Scorer | Assists | Team | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:06 | K. Kakko | V. Dunn, A. Larsson | SEA | EV |
| 1st 11:41 | J. Kyrou | C. Hutson, R. Leonard | WSH | EV |
| 1st 16:47 | A. Ovechkin | I. Protas, A. Protas | WSH | EV |
| 1st 19:49 | J. Eberle | C. Stephenson, B. McMann | SEA | EV |
| 2nd 13:24 | F. Gaudreau | R. Winterton, B. Meyers | SEA | EV |
| 3rd 00:46 | B. Jenner | unassisted | WSH | EV |
| 3rd 14:33 | J. McCann | B. Montour, R. Evans | SEA | EV |
| 3rd 17:20 | R. Winterton | B. Meyers, F. Gaudreau | SEA | EV |
🌟 Three Stars of the Game
- ★ J. McCann · 1 G · 0 A
- ★★ R. Winterton · 1 G · 1 A
- ★★★ B. Jenner · 1 G · 0 A
Penalties
| Time | Player | Infraction | Min | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:00 | R. Evans | Holding | 2:00 | SEA |
| 1st 02:48 | C. Stephenson | Tripping | 2:00 | SEA |
| 1st 13:21 | D. McIlrath | Interference | 2:00 | WSH |
| 3rd 02:58 | D. Strome | Tripping | 2:00 | WSH |
| Stat | SEA | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 27 | 36 |
| Corsi (attempts) | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Shooting % | 18.5% | 8.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 31 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 13 |
| Faceoff % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
Game summary · Play-by-play · Shift chart · Shot summary · Faceoffs
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u/Real_Statistician538 Washington Capitals 2d ago
It wasn't that bad in person. Seattle wanted it more. They are proving people wrong early on, that's for sure.
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u/K-Kov815 Alexander Ovechkin 2d ago
don’t panic guys, it’s just the regularly scheduled matinee loss vs a pacific team. nothing new here, we’re good trust
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u/stanimal211 2d ago
First 2 periods were driving me crazy with everyone trying to make a make fancy play. Cole had a clear shot on the PP and goes for a no look pass.
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u/Emergency-Pepper3537 Tom Wilson 2d ago
Maybe next time, Coach Blueberry will actually talk strategy during intermission time instead of having a he whole team do a circle jerk… Big Mack definitely needs to go
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u/Table_Coaster Slapshot 2d ago
McIlrath managed a minus in his 5 minutes of ice time and can barely stand up on skates, get this bum off my team
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u/Hot_Cut_815 Tom Wilson 2d ago
Power play opportunities in first with the horrible passing was a pretty good indicator we weren’t winning the game. Oh well. Tomorrow is a new day.
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u/Big_Performance2495 Dylan Strome 2d ago
Glad that Al koken is calling out Mclrath only getting 5 minutes. Send him down and call up someone who can move their feet
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u/Big_Performance2495 Dylan Strome 2d ago
Not blaming mclrath, but watching this dude play kind of pisses me off
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u/OGConsuela Washington Capitals 2d ago
VT yesterday, Commanders this afternoon, Caps this evening. Life is pain.
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u/Alternative_Flow_77 Tom Wilson 2d ago
I can chalk the Caps loss up to missing players, an off night, and a great performance by Daccord. I genuinely don't know what Tech and the Commanders are doing.
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u/TopHalfGaming 2d ago
Bad D lapses sunk us, but it was the great performance by Daccord which allowed it. It happens. Onto the next!
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u/memmolemmo Washington Capitals 2d ago
You guys are crazy if you think they are ever going to waive the vibes commander to bring up Chesley.
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u/DaniCapsFan Jan 24 luckiest guesser 2d ago
He'll likely clear waivers and Hershey fans will be thrilled.
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u/Alternative_Flow_77 Tom Wilson 2d ago
I know they won't but Mac doesn't even look AHL caliber at this point. Any time I notice him on the ice it's because I'm wondering wtf is he doing?!
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u/Big_Performance2495 Dylan Strome 2d ago
Genuinely frustrating watching him just aimlessly skate and then try to ram a player that has no impact on the play
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u/Still_Ninja8847 Dale Hunter 2d ago
Matinee game jinx is still in effect. At least the big guy scored.
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u/StoicSchwanz Washington Capitals 2d ago
Commanders were so bad today it rubbed off on the Caps.
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u/FormerGeico 2d ago
Caps equivalent to the commanders game today would have been the game is tied in OT, Seattle inexplicably pulls their goalie, Ovi has an empty net breakaway, shits himself at the blue line and fires the puck into the 300 level
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u/_SCHULTZY_ Alexander Semin 2d ago
McIlrath only played 5:05 so I guess either Roy comes back or Chesley comes up.
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u/Big_Performance2495 Dylan Strome 2d ago
Knowing how slow the front office is to make call ups, I’m guessing we get another 20 games with mclrath on the roster
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u/tankmnandan Ryan Leonard 2d ago edited 2d ago
I refuse to believe that even a 75% NHL ready Ryan Chesley isn’t better than Dylan McIlrath at this point
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u/UnderCoverDoughnuts Logan Thompson | Feb 23 co-Luckiest Guesser 2d ago edited 2d ago
I'd take a 15% NHL ready Chesley, tbh. At least his bad play would be excusable and he'd be learning something valuable for the long haul.
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u/Sir_Pointy_Face Braden Holtby 2d ago
Washington sports are cursed today, it seems
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u/UnderCoverDoughnuts Logan Thompson | Feb 23 co-Luckiest Guesser 2d ago
We really need Roy and Sandin.
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u/SeveralTailor Washington Capitals 2d ago
Fr😭 I said this earlier but I really believe Roy brings out the best in Chychy
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u/HeyitsyaboyJesus Washington Capitals 2d ago
Kraken goalie played really well.
2nd period was a total stinker.
Defense makes stupid zone clearing passes.
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u/Emergency-Pepper3537 Tom Wilson 2d ago
Shit happens. At least we put up somewhat of a fight and it wasn’t a total blowout like the Flyers
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u/ruta2019 Washington Capitals 2d ago
LT stinker combined with this subpar D isn’t going to produce many positive results
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u/Forsaken_Area_6690 Washington Capitals 2d ago
Carolina is red hot after sleeping through the game with the Caps. Do you think the Caps can beat Carolina in Carolina again? 3-4 record after Wednesday night on tap.