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Ep. 360 - International Flavor

November 7, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Why did the Kraken only manage 13 shots in a game, and what does it reveal about their offensive zone play?

This episode of Sound of Hockey features hosts Darren Brown, John Barr, and Curtis Izaki analyzing the Seattle Kraken's recent games while Darren calls in from Barcelona. They review the team's performances against the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, discussing lineup changes and injury updates. The hosts also select their Kraken Player of the Week through a voting process. The Kraken lost 3-2 in overtime to the Rangers despite goals from Chandler Stephenson and Brandon Montour, recording a franchise-low 13 shots on goal. They then defeated the Blackhawks 3-2 with goals from Jamie Oleksiak, Matty Beniers, and Jordan Eberle, while former Kraken Andre Burakovsky scored for Chicago. Connor Bedard assisted on Burakovsky's goal and impressed the hosts with his play. Head coach Dan Lambert attributed offensive struggles against the Rangers to poor puck management and exits from the defensive zone. Rookie Berkly Catton played only seven minutes centering the fourth line, leading to discussion about his role and whether his entry-level contract will start. Goaltender Joey Daccord made two unsuccessful empty-net shot attempts in the Chicago game, sparking humorous commentary. Injury updates include Cale Makar returning to play with a thumb brace, Ryker Evans nearing a return, and Jared McCann remaining day-to-day. The hosts debate whether Daccord is being overworked, noting he ranked second in the league in goals saved above expected for the week. At the time of recording, the Kraken were in first place in the Pacific Division with 16 points through 12 games. The hosts' Kraken Player of the Week votes were split: John selected Joey Daccord, Curtis chose Matty Beniers, and Darren also picked Beniers. Patreon listeners voted for Brandon Montour, while analyst Alison Lukan submitted a write-in vote for Chandler Stephenson, making Beniers the winner. The episode has a conversational and analytical tone, blending game breakdowns with lighthearted banter about Darren's travels. Hockey fans who enjoy detailed post-game analysis and insider discussions about team strategy and roster decisions will appreciate this episode. Listeners seeking highly produced narrative storytelling or interviews with players might find it less engaging.

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