Stolarz shuts down Kraken in 3-1 loss to Maple Leafs

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: Kaapo Kakko #84 of the Seattle Kraken clashes through heavy defense during the first period of of a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena on February 6, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Christopher Mast / NHLI / Getty Images)

SEATTLE - Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves in his first start since Dec. 12 to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday night.

Philippe Myers, Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies scored for the Leafs.

Eeli Tolvanen had the Kraken’s only goal, spoiling Stolarz’s shutout bid in the third period. Joey Daccord made 27 saves in his third straight start.

Myers opened the scoring 7:23 into the first period for his first goal of the season and first since 2022. McMann doubled Toronto’s lead on the power play after a high-sticking double-minor taken by Chandler Stephenson.

Knies extended his goal streak to three games with 7:23 remaining in the second period. The Kraken didn't initiate a coach’s challenge, but the goal was reviewed for a high stick on the play. Knies’ goal stood, confirming the initial call on the ice.

Despite rallying to tie the game with two goals against Detroit on Tuesday, Seattle failed to score again after Tolvanen did 5:43 into the final period.

Takeaways

Maple Leafs: Toronto is on a three-game win streak.

Kraken: Have allowed seven goals over their last three first periods. Seattle lost all three games.

Key moment

Myers was penalized for interference against André Burakovsky 8:51 into the first period. Over the next two minutes, the Leafs were the only team to record any shots on goal with four despite being short-handed.

Key stat

Toronto killed all five of Seattle’s power plays.

Up next

Both teams are in action again on Saturday for their final games before the Four Nations break. The Calgary Flames host the Kraken and the Maple Leafs visit the Vancouver Canucks.

What's next:

The Kraken head on the road to face the Calgary Flames on Saturday at 7 p.m. in their last game for the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Seattle is 1-1 against the Flames this season with a 3-2 loss to Calgary earlier this week. After Saturday's game, the Kraken will be off until they face the Florida Panthers on September 22. They aren't back at home until a March 1 game against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Source: Story by The Associated Press.