The game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York begins at 1 p.m. PT. It will be broadcast on KONG. KONG is available for streaming through Fubo, in addition to antenna, cable and satellite. The game will also be broadcast across the Kraken Hockey Network. Pregame coverage begins at 12:30 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) tanked their recent five-game homestand, winning only once. The resulting fallout was a drop in the standings behind six teams for a playoff spot, and general manager Kyle Dubas waived starting goalie Tristan Jarry.
Following a memorable and exciting Semifinal round, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recount the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl. The Tigers played most of the second half without leading scorer Johni Broome, who suffered a sprained ankle while going for a rebound.
Penalties_Dahlin, BUF (Tripping), 4:17; Montour, SEA (Slashing), 12:04. Shots on Goal_Seattle 7-14-9_30. Buffalo 15-9-12_36. Power-play opportunities_Seattle 1 of 4; Buffalo 1 of 5.
Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.
Shots on Goal_Seattle 7-14-9_30. Buffalo 15-9-12_36. Power-play opportunities_Seattle 1 of 4; Buffalo 1 of 5. Goalies_Seattle, Daccord 12-9-2 (36 shots-34 saves). Buffalo, Luukkonen 13-12-4 (29-24).
First Period_1, Buffalo, Lafferty 2 (Krebs, Peterka), 2:37. 2, Buffalo, Quinn 8 (Peterka, Dahlin), 17:17 (pp). Second Period_3, Seattle, Evans 5 (Stephenson), 12:48 ...