In a compelling matchup on Monday night, the Dallas Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-1. The Stars maintained their impressive form with their sixth consecutive victory, largely due to early goals from Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston, coupled with a stellar performance by goaltender Casey DeSmith, who stopped 35 shots.

Game Highlights

• Kaapo Kakko opened the scoring for Seattle just over a minute into the game, marking his 41st point of the season.
• Duchene responded quickly, scoring just 1:32 after Kakko, deflecting a shot from teammate Mason Marchment.
• Johnston added to the offense by scoring his fourth game-winning goal of the season 45 seconds later, extending his goal streak to five games.
• Mikael Granlund capped off the night with an empty-net goal with 1:07 remaining.

Defensive Prowess

Dallas showcased its defensive strength, successfully killing all three of Seattle’s power plays. This marks a continued trend, as they had also gone 4 for 4 against the Kraken in their previous meeting.

Player Performances

DeSmith’s recent form is noteworthy, with an impressive record of eight wins in his last nine starts. Meanwhile, Grubauer, who made 28 saves in his first start since March 19, faced considerable pressure from the Stars’ attack throughout the game.

Future Matches

The Stars are set to host the Nashville Predators on Thursday, while the Kraken will commence a five-game road trip starting Wednesday in Vancouver.

Summary

The win brings Dallas to a remarkable all-time record of 10-1-1 against the Kraken. Despite their recent high-scoring performance against the Oilers, Seattle found it challenging to convert offensively against a playoff-contending team.