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The Kraken lose 2-1 in a shootout after a missed Yanni Gourde breakaway call changes the game.

1. The Kraken Pod episode 134 focuses on Seattle Kraken reaction, NHL news, a goalie-rule question, and the weekly three stars. 2. Jeff Januzik and Joey Cirillo host the show, and they speak as Seattle Kraken fans reacting to games and NHL developments. 3. The episode asks what the Seattle Kraken mean right now after a 7-5 win at Madison Square Garden, a 2-1 shootout loss to Florida, and a run of games against strong opponents. 4. Jeff says the Kraken won three of four on an East Coast trip that included Carolina, the Islanders, New Jersey, and the Rangers. 5. Joey Daccord missed the Rangers game because he was sick, so the team had to sign an e-bug and start Philipp Grubauer. 6. Jeff notes that Igor Shesterkin did not play because his wife went into labor with their second kid. 7. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals against the Rangers, and Jeff says Bjorkstrand now has nine goals and 20 points. 8. Matty Beniers leads Seattle with a plus-nine rating, which Jeff uses to frame Beniers as a two-way player. 9. Jeff compares Beniers to Steve Yzerman and argues that elite defense and scoring are tied together. 10. The Florida game becomes a discussion of Joey Daccord's shutdown play, the missed Yanni Gourde breakaway call, and the resulting shootout loss. 11. Jeff says Gourde was slashed hard enough that his gloves came off the stick, and the missed call immediately led to a goal against. 12. Joey says the Kraken were outplayed in the third period but still earned a point against the defending Stanley Cup champions. 13. Jeff points out that Brandon Montour and Josh Mahura received their Stanley Cup rings from Florida at dinner in Seattle. 14. The hosts also discuss the Kraken blocking 18 shots against Florida, which Joey treats as a sign of commitment. 15. A key concern is Seattle's shot volume, because Jeff says the team is often getting outshot almost two to one. 16. Another thread is the NHL landscape, with Jacob Trouba traded to the Ducks and Gary Bettman raising the salary cap to $92.4 million. 17. The show keeps its usual loose, conversational style, with the hosts bouncing between game notes, jokes, and tangents about Vegas fans and Utah hockey chatter. 18. Jeff says the broadcast team of John Forslund and Eddie Olczyk is a major reason rough Kraken nights feel more manageable. 19. Kraken fans who follow team stats, broadcast banter, and roster movement will get the most from this episode. 20. Casual NHL listeners who want a polished recap without side conversations may skip it.

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