ANAHEIM, Calif. — Daniel Sprong created a deficit the Anaheim Ducks couldn’t weasel their way out of, Seattle stopped hemorrhaging power-play goals and the visiting Kraken held on for a fifth straight victory, 5-4 on Sunday night.
Late in the second period, the Kraken penalty kill surrendered a second goal on three attempts, to Mason McTavish off a setup from Trevor Zegras. The Ducks then tied the game at 4 off the stick of Adam Henrique, again on the power play, when the Kraken headed back to the penalty box 21 seconds after getting scored on.
Anaheim starting goaltender John Gibson (14 saves) was tackled by a teammate while trying to prevent Sprong’s go-ahead goal. Ducks defenseman Nathan Beaulieu wound up in the net and Kevin Shattenkirk landed on his goalie as Sprong patiently waited out Gibson and scored over his outstretched glove. Anthony Stolarz took over in net and finished the game.
