Kraken Top Kings 3-2 in OT, Snap Five-Game Skid

Vince Dunn scored on a power-play goal 1:21 into overtime, lifting the Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night at Climate Pledge Arena and snapping a five-game losing streak for the home team.

The winless drought had stretched to six games overall for Seattle since November 23, leaving the Kraken with an 11-10-6 record in the Pacific Division. The Kings, who entered with a two-game winning streak and a 14-8-7 mark, saw their road hopes dashed in a game marked by late drama and special-teams play. No goals were scored at even strength, with all five tallies coming on power plays or shorthanded.

The first period passed without incident, but the second brought action. Jared McCann put Seattle ahead 1-0 at 3:21 with his fifth goal of the season, capitalizing on a power-play opportunity. Los Angeles responded quickly, as Alex Laferriere tied the score at 1-1 with 11:44 remaining in the period. His shorthanded tally marked the Kings' league-leading sixth short-handed goal this season, highlighting their penalty-kill effectiveness.

The third period intensified the rivalry. With 5:20 left, Kevin Fiala restored the Kings' lead at 2-1 on a power-play...